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Catching up on 2018 college football rule changes

Finally, there’s hope that still another long hot summer may be nearing an end. Summer camp for University of Louisville football getting underway next week. Time to get familiar with the new rule changes in effect during the 2018 season.

Kickoff: Players will able to fair catch the football for a fair catch anywhere between the 25-yard line and the back of the end zone. The ball will be placed on the 25-yard line. The change will detract from one of the more exciting parts of the game. It is intended to reduce the number of injuries on kickoff returns.