NCAA changes college football OT rules: 2pt tries are required in 2nd OT and then...

[Da Manster!]

2PT shootouts......I guess it's a small improvement over the current system but truth be told, the NCAA should just go ahead and do how the NFL does it...

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ncaa-changes-college-football-overtime-rules-2-point-tries-required-in-second-ot-then-2-point-shootouts/

[DrunkHorseplayer]

Pure garbage, the NFL should be the standard except both teams should get a possession.

[asiagambler]

It's better this way. Fewer points means less likely to lose an under in overtime

[Art Vandelay]

It's better this way. Fewer points means less likely to lose an under in overtime

Yes, overtime not the friend of the under-bettor, especially as crazy high scoring as those college OTs can get!

[jtoler]

nfl has the worst ot in all of sports

[jjgold]

small improvement thats all

[KVB]

2 point shootout??

Turns out it was a rule last year after 4 OT’s.

Does anyone remember, did any game end up going to a two point shootout?

...This is the latest in a series of overtime tweaks have have taken place over the last two seasons. Rules adjusted last year forced teams into the 2-point conversion shootout starting with the fifth overtime. Teams were previously required to go for 2-point conversions following touchdowns starting in the third overtime period...

[inter1097]

I always thought it would be cool to have a 2 minute clock per OT possession to add the element of clock management. They get 1 Timeout per OT right?

[texhooper]

2 point shootout??

Turns out it was a rule last year after 4 OT’s.

Does anyone remember, did any game end up going to a two point shootout?

Yes there have been several last two years, offhand I can’t tell you any specific games though. I believe the catalyst for this change was the insane Texas A&M/LSU game a few years ago, went to six or seven overtimes. But it was awesome, and no one was complaining about it, so I don’t understand the problem. I always liked the college overtime, it was usually done in one or two and we had a lot of memorable outcomes due to it. Tulane Tulsa anyone...

[texhooper]

I always thought it would be cool to have a 2 minute clock per OT possession to add the element of clock management. They get 1 Timeout per OT right?

Yeah I always thought this too. Adding a clock before going to this stupid 2 point shootout would have been a better next step

[KVB]

Yes there have been several last two years, offhand I can’t tell you any specific games though. I believe the catalyst for this change was the insane Texas A&M/LSU game a few years ago, went to six or seven overtimes. But it was awesome, and no one was complaining about it, so I don’t understand the problem. I always liked the college overtime, it was usually done in one or two and we had a lot of memorable outcomes due to it. Tulane Tulsa anyone...

Correct, it was the 7 OT A&M/LSU game.

The worry at that point was about injuries.

[BigdaddyQH]

They will probably change this back to 3 possessions and then 2 point conversions next season. Drunk has the right idea.

[INVEGA MAN]

NFL overtime rule is GARBAGE!!

[pologq]

Yeah I always thought this too. Adding a clock before going to this stupid 2 point shootout would have been a better next step

i like that idea

[gentruchi]

2 point shootout??

Turns out it was a rule last year after 4 OT’s.

Does anyone remember, did any game end up going to a two point shootout?

UNC vs VT 2019 was the first game that used this rule If I remember correctly....
The game that caused this rule change (TA&M vs LSU) was epic, too bad we won't see something like that again...

[Sledge187]

I'm more of a pro fan but I loved the college football overtime rule. I don't think they should of changed it. The NFL never makes a decision based on competition. They only care about making their decisions on network commercials and local coverage. Both teams should get a possession no matter what. I also think that they should play out the entire 10 minutes if no touchdown is made. I love you.