Source: BroBible
Summary
College football is introducing a new rule, the fair catch kick, which allows a team to attempt an uncontested field goal from the spot of a fair catch. The rule, already in place in the NFL and high school football, is expected to be rarely used but could lead to exciting late-game situations. The NCAA approved the change in March, and it will take effect in 2026.
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The habit gets a new name.
College football’s latest rule change is a throwback to a rarely used NFL rule. The fair catch kick is a free shot at a field goal, no rush allowed. Coaches will love it, or pretend to. Punters will hate it, or pretend to. Fans will be confused, or thrilled.
It’s a rule that sounds like a Madden cheat code. But hey, it’s real, and it’s coming to a stadium near you in 2026.
One extremely prepared coach will make it look genius.
The fair catch kick: because 70-yard field goals weren’t crazy enough.
Author: Evan Null
