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Sections: General Provisions The Field The Ball Players and Playing Equipment »

The Game ARTICLE 1. The game shall be played between two teams of not more than 11 players each, on a rectangular field and with an inflated ball having the shape of a prolate spheroid. A team legally may play with fewer than 11 players, but a foul for an illegal formation occurs if the following requirements are not met: When the ball is free-kicked, at least four Team A players are on each side of the kicker (Rule 6-1-2-c-3). »

Live Ball ARTICLE 1. A live ball is a ball in play. A pass, kick or fumble that has not yet touched the ground is a live ball in flight. Dead Ball ARTICLE 2. A dead ball is a ball not in play. Loose Ball ARTICLE 3. a. A loose ball is a live ball not in player possession during: A running play. A scrimmage or free kick before possession is gained or regained or the ball is dead by rule. »

Dimensions and Markings ARTICLE 1. The field shall be a rectangular area with dimensions, lines, zones, goals and pylons as indicated in Appendix C. a. All field-dimension lines shown must be white and 4 inches in width (Exceptions: Sidelines and end lines may exceed 4 inches in width, goal lines may be 4 or 8 inches in width, and Rule 1-2-1-g). b. Twenty-four-inch short yard-line extensions, four inches inside the sidelines and at the hash marks, are mandatory; and all yard lines shall be four inches from the sidelines (Rule 2-12-6). »

Specifications ARTICLE 1. The ball shall meet the following specifications: a. New or nearly new. (A nearly new ball is a ball that has not been altered and retains the properties and qualities of a new ball.) b. Cover consisting of four panels of pebble-grained leather without corrugations other than seams. c. One set of eight equally spaced lacings. d. Natural tan color. e. Two 1-inch white stripes that are three to three-and-one-quarter inches from the end of the ball and located only on the two panels adjacent to the laces. »

Recommended Numbering ARTICLE 1. It is strongly recommended that offensive players be numbered according to the following diagram that shows one of many offensive formations: 80-99 70-79 60-69 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-99 Players’ Numbering ARTICLE 2. a. All players shall be numbered 1 through 99. Any number preceded by zero (“0’’) is illegal. b. No two players of the same team shall participate in the same down wearing identical numbers. »

Contents NCAA Football Rules Committee fr-4 Major Rules Changes for 2014 and 2015 fr-5 Index to Editorial Changes fr-6 Points of Emphasis fr-7 Sportsmanship Statement fr-9 The Football Code fr-10 Official NCAA Football Rules fr-12 Rule 1—The Game, Field, Players and Equipment fr-13 Rule 2—Definitions fr-26 Rule 3—Periods, Time Factors and Substitutions fr-44 Rule 4—Ball in Play, Dead Ball, Out of Bounds fr-57 Rule 5—Series of Downs, Line to Gain fr-60 Rule 6—Kicks fr-63 Rule 7—Snapping and Passing the Ball fr-71 Rule 8—Scoringfr-80 Rule 9—Conduct of Players and Others Subject to Rules fr-86 Rule 10—Penalty Enforcement fr-102 Rule 11—The Officials: Jurisdiction and Duties fr-106 Rule 12—Instant Replay fr-107 Appendix A—Guidelines for Serious On-Field Injury fr-113 Appendix B—Concussions fr-114 Appendix C—Field Programs fr-116 Appendix D—Equipment: Additional Details fr-122 Code of Officials Signals fr-128 Official NCAA Football Rules Interpretations fI-1 Table of Contents for Approved Rulings fI-2 List of New Approved Rulings fI-3 Rule 1—The Game, Field, Players and Equipment fI-4 Rule 2—Definitions fI-7 Rule 3—Periods, Time Factors and Substitutions fI-10 Rule 4—Ball in Play, Dead Ball, Out of Bounds fI-23 Rule 5—Series of Downs, Line to Gain fI-25 Rule 6—Kicks fI-28 Rule 7—Snapping and Passing the Ball fI-39 Rule 8—Scoring fI-51 Rule 9—Conduct of Players and Others Subject to Rules fI-58 Rule 10—Penalty Enforcement fI-72 Index to Rules IND-1 »