New college football rules introduced, affecting transition penalties
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 7:34 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026

The NCAA has implemented the '5-in-5' rule and repealed the bowl transition penalty, impacting North Dakota State University as they join the Mountain West. This change could alter recruiting and transition strategies for teams moving to different conferences. Analysts discuss the implications for student-athlete Brendan Sorsby following the NFL's decision to forgo a supplemental draft.
- •NCAA establishes new '5-in-5' rule for college football
- •Bowl transition penalty repealed for teams like NDSU
- •NDSU set to join Mountain West this upcoming season
- •NFL will not hold a supplemental draft this year
- •Discussion on future implications for player Brendan Sorsby
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — 5-in-5 Rule established + bowl transition penalty repealed + what comes next for Sorsby
"Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey take a look at the new '5-in-5' rule being implemented as well as the repeal of the bowl transition penalty.
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