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Tweaking the Targeting Rule
There likely isn't a single rule in the books that draws as much ire from the fans as college football's targeting rule. Well, the rule could be getting a minor tweak – but don't get too excited.
The committee, which began meeting Wednesday, proposed a change to the targeting rule after considering several adjustments. In games that have instant replay, when a targeting foul occurs in the second half, the carryover penalty (of sitting out the first half of that player’s next game) will be eligible for further appeal.