NCAA Proposes Helmet Communications and Two-Minute Warning to Modernize College Football
In response to the Michigan sign-stealing scandal, the NCAA is considering significant rule changes to enhance game integrity and pace.
- College football may soon adopt helmet communications for players and a two-minute warning, aligning more closely with NFL practices.
- The proposed changes, including the use of sideline tablets for game review, aim to improve communication and game management.
- The NCAA's Playing Rules Oversight Panel will decide on April 18 whether to implement these changes starting in 2024.
- The Michigan football sign-stealing scandal has accelerated the push for technological advancements in college football.
- Trial runs of helmet communications during bowl games reported no issues, indicating readiness for wider adoption.