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NCAA Football Rules Committee Proposes Making it Easier to Overturn Targeting

The NCAA football rules committee has proposed two changes to its targeting rules and a change to games that extend beyond four overtimes.

The committee suggested a “progressive” penalty for players who receive a second targeting foul in a single season: Along with being disqualified for that game, the player would be suspended for the team's next matchup as well.

The second proposed change focused on instant replay review of targeting calls. Replay officials "will be directed to examine all aspects of the play and confirm the foul when all elements of targeting are present.