One additional observation from Big Ten spring meetings —
multiple football coaches told me they want to create a competition committee. They’re frustrated w/ the general rule-change process (see: outrage over the punt formation change) & want more high-level coach involvement.
From last month; but still just as frustrating to coaches today...
A controversial new NCAA punt rule has college football's special teams coaches up in arms
footballscoop.com/2026/04/09…
Every blocked punt puts the punter at serious injury risk. With 2026 rosters already set, this is no longer just about simplifying officiating — it’s a legitimate player safety concern that deserves reconsideration.
A 2025 study of 150 blocked punts found that 80.7% happened out of the same 2x2 formation this proposed rule would require. Another 12.7% came from formations that would become illegal, while just 6.7% were due to poor operation.