The American College Football Basics

While most of the rules in college football are similar to NFL, some minor differences are as follows:- A pass is ruled complete if one of the feet of the receiving player remains inbounds at the time of the catch. This is different from the NFL rules where both feet must be inbounds to declare the catch as complete. - If any part of the body touches the ground (except the hands and feet), NCAA rules say a player is considered down - except the holder (the player who catches the ball from snap) for extra point and field goal attempts. In NFL, a player is considered down if he is downed by contact or if he is forced down by the player from another team either by a tackle or any other way. - In eliminating ties, overtime is introduced in 1996. But unlike in the NFL where the first team to score wins, college football employs an alternate possession. Each team is given one possession - at the opponent's 25-yard line - to score. If the score is still tie after the two teams have had their chances, a second overtime is called. It begins with a flip of a coin to determine who will have the first possession. In the second overtime, both teams will have one possession and the winner is determined after the end of the overtime. In case of a third overtime, one-point is no longer valid, which means that the team has to make a two-point conversion after a touchdown. (NFL rules in overtime are clear: During the regular season, a 15-minute overtime period have to be played to determine a winner. A tie can be declared if neither teams scored. In post-season, the game will extend in another overtime period until either team scores.)- The extra-point attempts are at the 3-yard line. In NFL, it is in the 2-yard line.- In 2007, kickoff returns are moved to the 30-yard line from the 35-yard line. The reason is to reduce the amount of dead time. - The defensive team can score 2 points when the ball is returned to the opponent's end zone after a fumble, an interception, or a block after the extra-point attempt after touchdown, their opponent's end zone. - The College ball doesn't use the two-minute warning except if the scoreboard clock is not working or is not used.
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