College Football Adopts NFL-like Rule Changes

College football has adopted new rules that make it more similar to the NFL, including in-helmet communications, sideline tablets for video review, and guaranteed two-minute timeouts near the end of each half. Coaches from Duke, North Carolina, and N.C. State have generally responded positively to these changes, with some using the additional timeouts strategically in recent games. This weekend features highly anticipated matchups, including a top-25 clash between N.C. State and Tennessee at the Duke’s Mayo Classic. Tennessee's Nico Iamaleava, a Heisman Trophy favorite, faces a strong N.C. State secondary led by All-ACC cornerback Aydan White. West Virginia looks to bounce back from a 34-12 loss to Penn State when they meet Albany, with ESPN's FPI giving WVU a 96.2% chance to win. Additionally, games to watch include Texas vs. Michigan, Iowa State vs. Iowa, and Colorado vs. Nebraska.