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College Football Unveils New Overtime Rules for 2025

8/30/2025

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In 2025, college football will introduce new overtime rules, allowing one timeout after the second overtime.
Previously, teams had a timeout for each of the first two overtimes.
The game format will remain similar, with possessions starting at the opponent's 25-yard line.
Fans have mixed reactions, especially concerning the two-point conversion shootout.
The changes aim to streamline overtime and reduce game length.

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Story summary

In 2025, college football will introduce new overtime rules, allowing one timeout after the second overtime.
Previously, teams had a timeout for each of the first two overtimes.
The game format will remain similar, with possessions starting at the opponent's 25-yard line.
Fans have mixed reactions, especially concerning the two-point conversion shootout.
The changes aim to streamline overtime and reduce game length.