While the hype is mostly about the on-field college football games out in front of millions, the real power struggles often happen in the shadows—where boosters, NIL deals, and backroom negotiations determine the future of a program just as much as a five-star recruit’s 40-yard dash time.

A major new rule change regarding player injuries could come to college football if the NCAA can secure approval, according to a new report. Members of the NCAA

Feigning injuries, sometimes at the coach’s instruction, has become a tactic defenses use to slow down tempo offenses or as a way for an offense to avoid a delay of game penalty or get an extra timeout.

The NCAA Football Rules Committee will consider a proposed rule change intended to discourage players from faking injuries that prompt unwarranted timeouts when the group meets later this month.

A proposed rule change intended to discourage players from faking injuries that prompt unwarranted timeouts will be considered when the NCAA Football Rules Committee meets this month.