The NCAA has proposed several significant rule changes for the 2025 season across college sports, with final decisions expected from the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on April 16.

Key Football Rule Changes:

• Injury Timeouts: Teams will be charged a timeout for injury stops. If out of timeouts, they'll receive a 5-yard penalty. After the two-minute warning, a 10-second runoff applies.
• Player Count Violations: After two-minute warnings, defensive fouls with 12+ players participating will result in a 5-yard penalty. Offense can reset game clock.
• Disconcerting Signals: Stricter enforcement against defensive actions meant to confuse offenses.
• Uniform Standards: Enhanced compliance requirements for safety and uniformity.

Basketball Rule Changes:

• Conduct Policy: Immediate removal and one-game suspension for physical contact or threats against officials.
• Exhibition Games: Teams can now play two preseason games against any school, including Division I opponents, with flexible revenue allocation.
• Replay Technology: Mandatory immediate review of baskets during potential off-ball fouls.

2025 CFP National Championship Favorites:

• Ohio State Buckeyes
• Texas Longhorns
• Georgia Bulldogs
• Oregon Ducks

Recent Champions:

• Women's March Madness: Connecticut Huskies
• Men's March Madness: Florida Gators

These changes aim to enhance game safety, fairness, and overall experience for both players and spectators while maintaining competitive integrity in college sports.

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