Clock will continue running after first downs in 2023, NCAA says

[Hardline]

There are a few rules changes ahead of the 2023 college football season. Notably, for the Texas Longhorns and the larger college athletics world, games will be slightly shorter due to a rules change that will allow the game clock to continue running after a first down.

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[Reverend Conehead]

I don't like it. I feel like they like to meddle with the game.

 

[joseephuss]

I like it. This is a meddling that makes sense. Works well in the NFL.

 

[atlantacowboy]

What problem are they trying to fix? Do fans complain about the length of football games?

 

[joseephuss]

What problem are they trying to fix? Do fans complain about the length of football games?

I do think older alumni who attend games in person complain about the length of the games. Makes for a long day. Probably mostly the broadcast partners asking for this change. It might minimize how many early games run over into later game TV slots.

 

[reddyuta]

What problem are they trying to fix? Do fans complain about the length of football games?

i like it .some college games can go on forever.

 

[StylisticS]

Good. College games are lasting way too long and have for past decade. Games start at 12 and ends near 4. Especially in the big 12. Need to get rid of the “previous play is under further review” rule. That’s unnecessary every time something close happens as well.