Loss of Down Penalties

• False Start = Loss of Down
• Delay of Game = Loss of Down (Each team has 25 seconds to snap the ball once marked ready for play)
• Offensive Pass Interference = 5-yard penalty and Loss of Down

Penalty at 40-Yard Line

An offensive penalty at the 40-yard line will result in a loss of down (ex. 1st Down, Offensive Pass Interference penalty at the 40-yard line, the next play will be 2nd down from the 40-yard line).

 

Dead Ball Penalties

Dead Ball penalties on the Offense assessed after the play will result in a 15-yard penalty.

 

Personal Foul on Touchdown

If an offensive personal foul is assessed on a Touchdown, the penalty is a loss of the PAT attempt. Offensive team will lose the next down which is the PAT. The ball goes to the Defense on the 40-yard line.

 

Repeated Delay of Game

Back-to-Back delay of game penalties will result in change in a defensive stop and defense will be given 2 points.

 

Dead Ball After Touchdown

If the scoring team is assessed a dead ball penalty after a touchdown, they will forfeit their extra point opportunity.