The NCAA has implemented new rules to address the issue of players faking injuries in college football. Starting this fall, teams will lose a timeout if medical personnel evaluate an injured player after the ball is spotted for the next play. If no timeouts remain, a delay-of-game penalty of five yards will be imposed. This decision arose from concerns about teams stopping opponents' momentum unfairly. While postgame reviews of questionable injuries will continue, this in-game rule aims to provide a more immediate response to the issue.
Under the new rule, teams will be charged a timeout if medical personnel enter the field for an injury evaluation after the next play is spotted.
Football Rules Committee members think these actions negatively affect the overall perception of the game, prompting the new in-game rule to curb faking injuries.
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