College Football Tests New Communication Technology in Bowl Games

Teams Experiment with Coach-to-Player Comms and Sideline Tablets Amid Sign Stealing Concerns

Coach-to-player communication technology and sideline tablets showing video of previous plays were tested in recent college football bowl games.
Maryland and Virginia Tech were among the teams that used the new technology, with generally positive feedback from players and coaches.
The technology is seen as a potential solution to concerns about sign stealing, a controversy that has affected college football in recent years.
Some teams, including Ohio State and Arizona, chose not to use the technology, citing concerns about adjusting to something new mid-season and potential distractions from excessive communication.
The technology is not yet available for playoff games and its future use will depend on further testing and potential legislation.