NFL to Vote on Rule Changes to Onside Kick, Playoff Seeding Format, Tush Push

CPF agrees to new playoff seeding, eliminating rule that penalized Notre Dame for not being in a conference

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NFL to Vote on Rule Changes to Onside Kick, Playoff Seeding Format, Tush Push

The NFL is preparing to vote on potential rule changes involving the onside kick, playoff seeding format and the controversial “tush push” ahead of the 2025-26 season.

College Football Playoff may adjust its seeding format after all

As it turns out, major changes to next season’s College Football Playoff could be coming after all. According to Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger, CFP executives have scheduled a call for Thursday, with the current expectation from many being that they will adopt a straight-seeding model. Such a change would mark a significant shift from the current format, which awards its four first-round byes to the highest ranking conference champions. While the…

Report: College Football Playoff expected to adopt straight-seeding model in 2025

According to a report, the College Football Playoff is expected to adopt a straight-seeding model for the 2025 season.

NFL approves significant change to onside kick rules

The NFL introduced significant changes to its kickoff play last year, and more tweaks have now been approved for the 2025 season. NFL team owners on Wednesday unanimously approved a proposal that will allow for onside kicks to be declared at any point in the game by a team that is trailing. Last season, only a team that was trailing in the fourth quarter could attempt an onside kick. In addition, players on the kicking team will now be allowed t…