NOTRE DAME, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame football team has released the format for Saturday’s 90th Annual Blue-Gold Game. Gates will open at 11:30 a.m. ET.
GAME CLOCK
- The first half will have two 15-minute quarters with normal clock stoppages
- Depending on the length of the first half, the second half will feature two 15-minute quarters with a running clock
- Second half clock stoppages will occur only due to injuries or timeouts
- Normal play clock
TIMEOUTS
- Each team will be allowed three timeouts per half
HALFTIME
- Halftime will last 15 minutes
OVERTIME
- The game can end in a tie
- There will be no overtime
OTHER RULES
- Quarterbacks in red jerseys will not be live
- Each possession will begin on the 25-yard line
- Offense can place the ball on either hash or the middle of the field
- There will not be any kickoffs
- All punts will be fair caught
- No rush permitted on punts, PATs and field goals
- No fakes on punts, PATs and field goals
SCORING
Offense
Touchdown: 6 points
Extra Point: 1 point
2-point Conversion: 2 points
Field Goal: 3 points
Defense
Touchdown: 6 points
Turnover Forced: 3 points
Three-and-out: 3 points
Stop: 2 points
Sack/Tackle for loss: 1 point
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