Ohio Adopts Running Clock in High School Football Blowouts

May 21, 2014 / Football
From Cleveland.com

Lopsided high school football games in Ohio will take less time to complete next season.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced Wednesday it has adopted a football point differential rule as part of its 2014-15 sport regulation changes. The rule, already in use in many states, can be adopted at a state association’s discretion, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations. 

Beginning this fall, when a football point differential reaches 30 points after the first half, the clock will only be stopped during an official’s timeout, a charged timeout, the end of a period or after a score.

After the 30-point difference has been met, if the margin drops below 30 points, the clock reverts to regular timing.

Quarters still may be shortened in an emergency by agreement of the coaches and referee.

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