NCAA makes big change to targeting penalties before college football season

The NCAA announced several rule changes on Thursday before the start of the 2026 college football season.

First-time targeting offenders won't serve carryover suspension during 2026 college football season

The consequences of the most controversial penalty in college football will change for the 2026 season. The FBS oversight ...

NCAA oversight committee approves trial rule that gives players a break for first targeting penalty

For at least one season, a targeting penalty will no longer automatically take a player off the field for the following game. The Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee on Thursday ...
CBSSports.com

NCAA to discuss targeting rule changes, could make penalty 'less punitive' for 2026 college football season

Changes to the college football targeting rule could be on the horizon. Flags for targeting are on the decline over recent seasons, but they remain heavily scrutinized and often controversial when ...
The New York Times

Targeting suspensions, pants length penalties could be changed as NCAA rules committee meets

After being ejected from the Fiesta Bowl for targeting, Xavier Lucas was unavailable for Miami in the first half of the national title game. Chris Coduto / Getty Images Changes around the punishment ...
Sports Illustrated

College Football Fans Bracing for Rule Change That Many Have Been Asking For

When it comes to college football rules, everyone is a critic. Granted, most of the concerns center around officials' calls, not around the actual underlying rules. But in at least one area of college ...