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Mississippi College Football Enacts New Rules to Combat Fake Injuries

4/19/2025

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Mississippi college football is set for a shake-up this fall with new rules aimed at curbing fake injuries. Teams risk losing a timeout or facing penalties if medical evaluations occur after the next play is called. Additional changes include adjustments to overtime timeouts and tighter regulations on player formations and signals, all rolling out in late August.

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Mississippi college football is set for a shake-up this fall with new rules aimed at curbing fake injuries. Teams risk losing a timeout or facing penalties if medical evaluations occur after the next play is called. Additional changes include adjustments to overtime timeouts and tighter regulations on player formations and signals, all rolling out in late August.