NCAA Rules

1. GAME SCHEDULING
1.1 SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

  • Games must be scheduled within 24 hours after the week advances.
  • Players should provide a 4-hour window for play time to their opponent.

Example: “I am available between 3pm – 7pm EST today. What time works for you?”
“Can you play now?” or “I’m free after 3pm EST” does not constitute a valid play time window.

1.2 CONTACT AND FAIR SIM RULES

  • If your opponent does not respond within 24 hours, you may request a force win.
  • If neither player contacts the other within 24 hours, the game will be considered a fair sim.

1.3 FAIR/FORCE SIM RULE REQUIREMENTS

  • Both players must agree on a playtime window; if not, the game will be a fair sim.
  • If a player agrees to a time, they have a 20-minute grace period to appear.
  • Failure to appear grants a force win to the waiting player.

2. 4TH DOWN RULE
2.1 CONDITIONS FOR GOING FOR IT ON 4TH DOWN:
2.1.1 YOU MAY GO FOR IT IF:

  • Past the 50-yard line.
  • In the 4th quarter, you may go for it at any distance.

3. GAMEPLAY RULES
3.1 OFFENSIVE & DEFENSIVE PLAY RESTRICTIONS

  • Rush at least three players on defense; a spy does not count as a rusher.
  • “Scum Kicking” is banned. Violations result in a 1-game suspension.
  • Motion snapping is prohibited unless a player comes to a complete stop before the snap, except in plays with designed motion.
  • Mix play concepts on both offense and defense. Repeated use of the same defense, such as Cover 3, even from different formations, is prohibited.

3.2 DEFENSIVE PLAY VIOLATIONS

  • Exploiting AI mechanics like hovering over defensive linemen for free rushes, results in a suspension.

4. BROADCASTING
4.1 BROADCASTING RULES

  • Regular season broadcasting is optional, though rewards are available.
  • All playoff games must be broadcasted by at least one participant.
  • Failure to broadcast will result in forfeiture of prize money for both players.

5. POSITION CHANGES
5.1 POSITION-SPECIFIC MOVEMENTS

  • DB’s can’t be moved to LB.
  • Dline and LB’s are no longer interchangeable.

5.2 MOVING ATHLETES

  • Skill position athletes may move to any skill position groups.
  • Lineman athletes must stay on the line. (OL | DL)

If unauthorized movement occurs, players will be moved back with penalty.

6. ADMINISTRATIVE DISCRETION
6.1 RULE ENFORCEMENT & PENALTIES

  • All rules and their associated punishments or fines are subject to admin discretion.
  • Each situation will be evaluated individually to determine appropriate actions based on the context and specifics of the infraction.
  • Admins reserve the right to adjust penalties, issue fines, or implement alternative solutions as deemed necessary.