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The issue that the Big Ten coaches are most animated about at Big Ten meetings? The new/complicated punting rule (below), as the Big Ten coaches are 18-0 against it. Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz, a longtime punt advocate, was among the many animated coaches. “There’s no compelling reason to change it. It was already perfectly fine.”
Here's the link to the CFO2026 Preseason Video 1 Scrimmage Kick Numbering. This video lays out the nuts and bolts of the new NCAA "punt rule."
🚨🚨Major Changes:
1. Formations must be 2x2 on either side of the snapper. Unless there are five players, wearing numbers 50-79 on the LOS.
2. Players are locked into the 2x2 formation with the Guards & Tackles in, or touching the tackle box. No shifting, and they are ineligible.
3. If five players wearing 50-79 are on the LOS, normal football rules go into effect (shifting/eligibility).
4. If a team elects to change player jerseys to alleviate numbering exceptions, a team may fill out a form and present it to the referees in the pregame meetings. An announcement will be made prior to the play about the changes.
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Your chance to compete on the lakefront! 🌊
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Toured @NewRyanField this AM and experienced the enhanced sightlines that will be the stadium’s signature trait. A very unique facility and one with elements that could be modeled by others, as CFB stadiums are reimagined.
Thanks to @PatRyanChicago and the Ryan Sports staff.
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Football Camp on the Lakefront this Summer!
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Earning an opportunity 👏
Luke Akers has accepted rookie minicamp invites to the @ChicagoBears and @Eagles!
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San Francisco Bound 📍
Congratulations to Preston Stone on accepting a @49ers rookie minicamp invite!
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Bear Down 🐻⬇️
Mac Uihlein has accepted a rookie minicamp invite to the @ChicagoBears!
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Aidan Hubbard ➡️ Seattle 📍
Congratulations to @AidanHubbard6 on signing with the @Seahawks!
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Beerntsen ➡️ Baltimore
Evan Beerntsen has been selected in the seventh round by the @Ravens!
#ProCats | #RavensFlock
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Message on gratitude, ownership & response.
Honored to have @hunter_pinke back in front of the team today.
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Haven’t heard from a single coach that thinks this is a good rule change 🤷♂️
Friends, I'm gonna need some help unraveling this.... Coaches voted (after the fact) 61-1 against this; but...am now told the coaches' AFCA rep was in the room and discussed this w rules committee.
Hmmm
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Friends, I'm gonna need some help unraveling this.... Coaches voted (after the fact) 61-1 against this; but...am now told the coaches' AFCA rep was in the room and discussed this w rules committee.
Hmmm
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A survey conducted by Division I football special teams and head coaches showed a 61-1 vote who opposed the NCAA rule change on punts. usatoday.com/story/sports/nc…
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