Enforcing all players’ health and safety rules continues to be the top point of emphasis from the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel. The Targeting rule will remain the same in 2023 as the committee feels the rule continues to drive positive player behavior in terms of the use of the helmet. The committee also noted last year’s change to the blocking below the waist rule resulted in data showing fewer player injuries.

The most significant 2023 football rules changes involve adjustments to the timing and clock rules. The rules committee made these changes to drive three strategic initiatives:

• Keep the game moving in terms of pace of play.
• Moderately reduce the number of plays per game.
• Ensure consistency in officiating mechanics managing the game clock.

Stopping and Starting the Clock – First Downs (Rule 3-3-2-e-1)

When Team A (the offense) gains a first down, the clock will no longer be stopped to award a first down except with less than two minutes remaining in the 2nd and 4th quarters. This change is effective immediately for DI and DII and will be implemented in 2024 for DIII.

Consecutive Charged Team Timeouts (Rule 3-3-4-a)

Consecutive charged team timeouts will no longer be allowed by the same team in any individual dead ball period. Each team is entitled to three charged team timeouts during each half, with no more than one charged team timeout available per team, per individual dead ball period.

Extension of Periods (Rule 3-2-3-a)

A period shall be extended for an untimed down in the 2nd or 4th quarter only if a penalty is accepted for a live-ball foul, if there are offsetting fouls, or an inadvertent whistle. The 1st and 3rd quarters will not be extended, and any penalty enforcement will be carried over to the following quarter.

Drone Policy (Rule 1-4-11-d)

Drones are not allowed over the field or the team area when squad members are present within the playing enclosure. Outside the limit lines, game management (or conference policy) will govern drone activity. This governance includes all FAA, state, and local laws including campus policy where appropriate.

Halftime Intermission (Rule 3-2-1-c & 11-1-3)

The field will be available to squad members for halftime warmup no later than three minutes prior to the second half kickoff. When any Squad Member enters the playing enclosure during the halftime intermission, a staff member from that team must be present on the field.

If kickers or other squad members come onto the playing enclosure before the field is available, their activities must be confined to the team area. All team personnel will be respectful of scheduled halftime activities, and all kicks must be into the practice kicking nets until the field is available.

When the field is available to players, the field will be divided into an “L-shaped” configuration with the thirty yard-lines forming the “L” in order to keep the teams separated.

Instant Replay without an Instant Replay Booth Official (New Rule 12-2-1-c)

The optional use of instant replay in games that do not have an instant replay booth official is now permissible and must be in full compliance with Rule 12 (the replay rule) with the following exceptions:

• The Referee will be the sole decision maker on any review and may include one additional crew member to consult on the review.
• The equipment used in the review must be located outside the limit lines on the sideline or end zone and must be completely outside the team area. The referee and additional crew member must be provided a separate, secure location away from fans and sideline personnel, with a tent or similar type shelter structure.
• The Referee will stop the game to review all Targeting Fouls that are called on the field. The only other method to stop a game for a replay review is through a head coach challenge. When the head coach requests a timeout for replay review, the replay challenge flag must be dropped onto the field of play.
• Other than for a Targeting review, the crew on the field may not initiate an instant replay review.
• The head coach may initiate a Targeting review if the team has a timeout available and a coach’s challenge remaining.

to be named overseer of Northwestern Football program.

These appear to be ND's toughest two games in a row: Pitt at home and at Clemson. Plus, Pitt follows USC. After Clemson there will be no remaining questions about this ND team and the DL coach.

Pitt may not be as talented as USC, but no one questions their D: they are good, sound, and play hard. The O is a threat. This is the OC's second year and he reunites with Phil Jurkovec who had his best year in CFB with him when they were together at BC. They have a good, experienced OL, good RBs, and WRs/TEs. Hidden between USC and Clemson, Pitt is a huge threat to ND and HCMF.

Not many teams with Clemson's recent record receive so little respecct. G. Riley came from TCU to lead their O. Klubnic is a talented QB and no longer a freshman. He took enough lumps last year to come back furious and focused. With his OL and RBs, he is set to help his WRs thrive. The DC struggled a bit last year, his freshman year. But he knows what he is doing, knows his personnels' fit in what he wants to do, and has a ton of talent to work with. At Clemson. Three in a row. Too tough, ND loses this one. We just hope it's not two losses in a row.

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Want to guess the ND players on it and where they rank?


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Former Notre Dame pitcher John Michael Bertrand was promoted Thursday to the San Francisco Giants' AA team, the Richmond Flying Squirrels. It's the second time he's leveled up this season, starting at Class A San Jose and then advancing to High A Eugene. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound lefty was drafted in the 10th round by the Giants in June of 2022. He was a combined 9-2 at San Jose and Eugene. He was a reliever at San Jose, and then moved into the rotation at Eugene with 8 starts in 11 games there.

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A former four-star recruit with some pretty impressive offers coming out of high school, Rutherford has transferred from Arizona to UMass.

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Courtesy of BetOnline (www.BetOnline.ag, Twitter: @betonline_ag).

These odds are subject to change. Here’s the direct link for real-time lines for the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship: https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/ncaaw-futures/championship.

2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship

LSU 3/1
UCONN 5/1
Iowa 7/1
South Carolina 9/1
Utah 9/1
Indiana 14/1
Ohio State 18/1
UCLA 18/1
Tennessee 20/1
Virginia Tech 20/1
Maryland 25/1
Notre Dame 25/1
Stanford 25/1
Texas 25/1
North Carolina 40/1
Ole Miss 40/1
Creighton 50/1
Florida State 50/1
Oregon 50/1
Baylor 66/1
Colorado 66/1
Duke 66/1
Miami FL 66/1
Iowa State 75/1
Louisville 75/1
NC State 75/1
USC 75/1
Villanova 75/1
Kansas 100/1
Kansas State 100/1
Nebraska 100/1
Washington 100/1
Washington State 100/1
Michigan 125/1
Mississippi State 125/1
Arkansas 150/1
Illinois 150/1
Oklahoma 150/1
Alabama 200/1
Arizona 200/1
Georgia 200/1
Gonzaga 300/1
Oklahoma State 300/1
Oregon State 300/1

Hey, Notre Dame fans! Tyler Mansfield from the Tennessee Rivals site here. We ran a recruiting story on Monday, and the prospect gave us some comments on Notre Dame.

From our story on Monday:

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A RELATIONSHIP WITH NOTRE DAME​

Another program that Anderson camped at that left a significant impression on him was Notre Dame.

"The camp at Notre Dame was great," Anderson said. "It was very well organized, and the staff made it highly enjoyable. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the enthusiasm they brought to the table. They gave me a really welcoming feel."

While at Notre Dame, Anderson was able to connect with running backs coach Deland McCullough.

"Coach McCullough had lots of energy at the camp and spoke to us on a real player-to-player level and made it enjoyable while learning new drills to sharpen our skills," Anderson said.

Anderson plans to be back in South Bend on July 30.

https://live.jotcast.com/chat/notre-dame-football-live-chat-july-19-2023-16166.html

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The 41-year-old Vandy alum went 2-10/0-8 in his first season (2021), then 5-7/2-6 in 2022.

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Ziglar officially visited Notre Dame in June, but the Irish filled up fast at safety thereafter and didn't push for Ziglar after that. The remaining priority at that position group is to finish off with Davis Andrews, who's essentially a 2026 recruit, given his impending Mormon Mission. Andrews is expected to commit to Notre Dame. ... As far as this video, it's a pretty cool commitment video, way beyond hats on a table.

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Monday PM update:

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Of note in this Adam Gorney piece, 2025 four-star WR Jaime Ffrench is making his college announcement on Saturday. It is NOT expected to be Notre Dame, which he lists as a finalist.

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