It is most important that each UIL member school stay current with all athletic rules and policies. This page contains sport specific rule and season information for football. For additional information on UIL rules, refer to the policy section or the manuals section of our web site.
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NCAA Rule Interpretation Update Affecting UIL Football Games
The NCAA has recently clarified the interpretation of the 10-second runoff rule in situations where an injury timeout occurs in the final seconds of the 2nd or 4th quarters. This update, approved by the CFO Board of Managers, is intended to close a potential loophole in the rule and ensure fair play.
**Key Update:**
- If a player is injured on a play where there is a temporary stoppage of the clock for a first down with 10 seconds or less remaining in the 2nd or 4th quarters, the opponent has the option of a 10-second runoff. The runoff can be avoided if the team takes a charged timeout.
This change aims to prevent teams from gaining an unfair clock advantage by feigning or exploiting injuries. The updated rule will be enforced in all UIL football games effective immediately.
Please ensure that your coaching staff and players are aware of this update, as it may have a significant impact on game strategy, especially in close end-of-game situations.
For more details, you can refer to the attached document HERE
Tentative Football Dates 2024-25
| Date | Event or Deadline |
|---|---|
| August 5 | First day of conditioning (No contact activities permitted. No contact equipment except helmets may be worn.) |
| August 10 | First day of full contact |
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August 15 |
First scrimmage |
| August 22 | Second scrimmage (5 day rule applies) |
| August 29 | Third scrimmage (schools opting for a third scrimmage shall not play during week one) |
*Schools that do NOT participate in spring training are allowed 2 scrimmages.
5A AND 6A SCHOOLS WITH SPRING TRAINING
| Date | Event or Deadline |
|---|---|
| August 12 | First day of conditioning |
| August 17 | First day of full contact |
| August 22 | First scrimmage |
| August 29 | Second scrimmage (schools opting for a second scrimmage shall not play during week one) |
*Junior Varsity - Sub-varsity football teams can play on Wednesday during Week 1 only if the varsity team plays on Thursday of that same week.
| Week | Dates |
|---|---|
| Week One | August 29, 30, 31 (Sub-varisty football teams can play on Wednesday during Week 1 only if the varsity team plays on Thursday of that same week) |
| Week Two | September 5, 6, 7 |
| Week Three | September 12, 13, 14 |
| Week Four | September 19, 20, 21 |
| Week Five | September 26, 27, 28 |
| Week Six | October 3, 4, 5 |
| Week Seven | October 10, 11, 12 |
| Week Eight | October 17, 18, 19 |
| Week Nine | October 24, 25, 26 |
| Week Ten | October 31, November 1, 2 |
| Week Eleven | November 7, 8, 9 |
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| November 9 | District Certification - Schools have 11 weeks to play a maximum of 10 games. |
| Week | Dates |
|---|---|
| Week One | November 14, 15, 16 |
| Week Two | November 21, 22, 23 |
| Week Three | November 28, 29, 30 |
| Week Four | December 5, 6, 7 |
| Week Five | December 12, 13, 14 (Exception: 2A Division II may play on December 11) |
| State Championships | Week of December 18, 19, 20, 21 (All Conferences) |