Rules and Editorial Changes
The numbers and letters in the left column refer to rule, section and article, respectively. The change results in the deletion of the entire segment containing the change. The College Flag Football Rules Committee made the following major changes for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.
MAJOR RULES CHANGES FOR 2025-26 AND 2026-27
| Rule | Change |
|---|---|
| 1.4.10 | Removed tinting requirement pertaining to eyewear. |
| 2.1.4.a-b 2.25.2 3.3.2.f 3.4.4.d 3.5.2.a 4.1.5 8.5.2 | Play clock changed to a single 30 second game clock throughout the game. |
| 3.6.1.f | Establishment of a two-minute timeout. |
| 9.2.1 | Added additional unsportsmanlike conduct actions. |
| 9.4 | Added rule for illegal use of hands, arms, or illegal contact by the defense. |