[CompSci87]

In the NCAA, a touchback on a kickoff is brought back to the 25 yard line, so it is even worse.

I understand this rule was meant to improve player safety by discouraging kickoff returns. The idea was that the returner would take a knee in the end zone instead of bringing it out. But the result has been shorter kickoffs to force a return. So I think the rule change was a failure.

But from a fan's point of view, fewer touchbacks and more returns make the game more fun to watch...

[CompSci87]

In the NCAA, a touchback on a kickoff is brought back to the 25 yard line, so it is even worse.

I understand this rule was meant to improve player safety by discouraging kickoff returns. The idea was that the returner would take a knee in the end zone instead of bringing it out. But the result has been shorter kickoffs to force a return. So I think the rule change was a failure.

But from a fan's point of view, fewer touchbacks and more returns make the game more fun to watch...