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Report: NCAA Considering Rule Change to End Fake Fair-Catch Punt Returns

Bleacher Report | September 18, 2018

Related Topics: Committee, University of North Texas, ESPN Radio, Hit That, National Collegiate Athletic Association

The NCAA Football Rules Committee is reportedly considering a rule change to eliminate fake fair catches on punt returns.

According to Tommy Craft of ESPN Radio's Hit That Line, the amendment could be made as soon as this weekend:

Tommy Craft

Was told earlier today that NCAA FB Rules committee is considering a rule amendment possibly as soon as this weekend to close any loophole that would allow a Punt Return similar to UNT’s 90 yd score vs ARK

Talk of a rule change is in response to a 90-yard punt-return touchdown by North Texas' Keegan Brewer against Arkansas on Saturday in a 44-17 win for the Mean Green:

SportsCenter

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