NCAA college sports will undergo several significant rule changes for the 2025 season, affecting both football and basketball. These proposed changes await final approval from the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on April 16.

Football Rule Changes:

• Injury Timeout Modifications:

  • Teams will be charged a timeout for injury stops
  • Five-yard penalty if team has no timeouts remaining
  • Ten-second runoff after two-minute warning for teams without timeouts

• Players on Field:

  • Five-yard penalty for defense with 12+ players after two-minute warning
  • Offensive team can reset game clock to start of play

• Additional Changes:

  • New regulations on disconcerting signals by defense
  • Stricter uniform compliance standards

Basketball Rule Changes:

• Conduct Enforcement:

  • Immediate removal and one-game suspension for physical contact or threats to officials
  • Applies to players, coaches, and bench personnel

• Exhibition Games:

  • Two preseason exhibition games allowed against any school
  • Schools can now control revenue allocation
  • No longer requires waiver process

• Replay Technology:

  • Mandatory immediate review for baskets during potential off-ball fouls
  • Aims to improve game speed and reduce confusion

2025 CFP National Championship Favorites:

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

Recent Championship Results:

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

These changes reflect NCAA's commitment to improving game safety, fairness, and overall experience for both players and fans. Final decisions on proposed rules will be announced after the April 16 panel review.

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