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NCAA Eases First-Offense Targeting Penalty in One-Year 2026 Trial

The one-year trial introduces progressive discipline for repeat fouls with a postseason review planned.

NFL Admits Wrong Roughing-the-Kicker Call on Cowboys After Punt Tip Went Unseen

SEC Suspends Veteran Referee Ken Williamson for Rest of Season After Auburn–Georgia Controversy

Campbell Accepts Blame as Dispute Emerges Over Who Called Back Lions’ Trick-Play TD