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College Football1 day ago

Rules review video: Illegal kicking, scrimmage kick formation, and pull and shoot

Steve Shaw breaks down calls from week 12 of the college football season.

Assignments4 days ago

Week 12 referee assignments

Photo Gallery5 days ago

Week 11 photo album, 2024

Week 9 referee assignments

Assignments3 weeks ago

Week 10 referee assignments

Assignments2 weeks ago

Week 11 referee assignments

Obituary2 weeks ago

5-time Super Bowl official Al Jury passes away

News3 weeks ago

Clete Blakeman’s crew correctly didn’t flag Commanders final play

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Week 183 years ago

Week 18 officiating liveblog

News3 years ago

Tony Corrente, the longest-tenured active NFL referee, is one of 8 retiring officials

Postseason Predictions3 years ago

Our playoff predictions: Hussey, Torbert, and Smith rank high

Follow-up3 years ago

A shocking 3 officials miss all or parts of 3 games in Week 17

Photo Gallery3 years ago

Week 17 photo album, 2021

Assignments3 years ago

Week 18 referee assignments

Week 173 years ago

Week 17 officiating liveblog

2021-22 bowl games3 years ago

2021 Sugar Bowl liveblog

2021-22 bowl games3 years ago

2021 Rose Bowl Game liveblog

2021-22 bowl games3 years ago

2021 Fiesta Bowl liveblog

News

News3 weeks ago

Clete Blakeman’s crew correctly didn’t flag Commanders final play

No holding, illegal blocks, or pass interference on the Hail Mary

News1 month ago

Vikings hack the spike play to get one more snap

News1 month ago

Down judge Patrick Turner uses a unique whistle technique

College Football1 month ago

New interpretation closes loophole that allowed Oregon’s intentional 12-man defense

College Football2 months ago

TCU coach ejected after picking up two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls

News2 months ago

Cowboys desperation pass would have been intentional grounding, but here’s why it wouldn’t be a safety

Disciplinary Action2 months ago

Ja’Marr Chase fined $31,599 for verbal abuse of official

Disciplinary Action2 months ago

NFL issues 22 fines, including 2 unflagged hip-drop tackles and 5 for fighting

News2 months ago

Officiating slightly taps the brakes on illegal formation enforcement

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College Football1 month ago

New interpretation closes loophole that allowed Oregon’s intentional 12-man defense

Interpretation is for an action that "violates a guiding principle" in the rules

College Football2 months ago

TCU coach ejected after picking up two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls

News2 months ago

Cowboys desperation pass would have been intentional grounding, but here’s why it wouldn’t be a safety

Disciplinary Action2 months ago

Ja’Marr Chase fined $31,599 for verbal abuse of official

Disciplinary Action2 months ago

NFL issues 22 fines, including 2 unflagged hip-drop tackles and 5 for fighting

News2 months ago

Officiating slightly taps the brakes on illegal formation enforcement

News3 months ago

6 things I’m looking for in the 2024 NFL season

News3 months ago

Todd Bowles and John Lynch added to Competition Committee

Hall of Fame3 months ago

How are officials affected by new Hall of Fame nomination rule changes?

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Videos

College Football2 weeks ago

Rule review video: Leaping and leverage, an unusual formation, and targeting

College Football3 weeks ago

Rules review video: Fake field goal, leaping, and live-ball taunting

College Football4 weeks ago

Rules review video: Early celebration, kick catch interference, and college expedited replays

College Football1 month ago

Rules review video: Onside drop-kicks, spitting, and a center catching a touchdown

College Football1 month ago

Rules review video: roughing vs. running into the kicker, brandishing a weapon, and a field goal off the light post

Videos

College Football3 weeks ago

Rules review video: Fake field goal, leaping, and live-ball taunting

College Football4 weeks ago

Rules review video: Early celebration, kick catch interference, and college expedited replays

College Football1 month ago

Rules review video: Onside drop-kicks, spitting, and a center catching a touchdown

College Football1 month ago

Rules review video: roughing vs. running into the kicker, brandishing a weapon, and a field goal off the light post

College Football2 months ago

Rules review video: First-touch spots on punts, illegal batting, and a bench player on the field

Mechanics

Mechanics10 months ago

Walt Anderson teaches officials to move with purpose. Do the benefits outweigh the issues?

Mechanics11 months ago

There are no referee interference rules if players collide with an official

Mechanics11 months ago

When to warn, when to flag

History1 year ago

Officiating brawls in 1983 very different than 2023

Mechanics1 year ago

New umpire mechanic on field goals and extra points is the old mechanic

History2 years ago

Concentration is key for the most viewed coin toss of the year

Mechanics

Mechanics2 years ago

Officials told to watch for illegal foreign objects used for FG and XP attempts

Mechanics2 years ago

How does the NFL handle a suspended game?

Follow-up2 years ago

Good whistle discipline is vital to good officiating

Mechanics2 years ago

After review, a reversal. NFL won't allow a holder to elevate a teed kickoff ball

History2 years ago

2 generations of officials are at polar opposites when signaling the big call

Follow-up2 years ago

Football officials free to leave the field when the game is over

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Assignments3 years ago

Week 16 referee assignments

Shawn Hochuli will be in Nashville on Thursday night for the game between the 49ers and Titans.
Photo Gallery3 years ago

Week 15 photo album, 2021

Enjoy perusing photos of NFL officials in action during Week 15.
Week 153 years ago

Week 15 officiating liveblog

Football Zebras is covering the officials and rules interpretations for Week 15 in the NFL with live updates.
Mechanics3 years ago

In the chaos of a fumble scrum, how officials seek a quick resolution of possession

Officials have mechanics for everything, including for one of the most chaotic moments on the field.
Assignments3 years ago

Week 15 referee assignments

Shawn Smith will be the referee for the Chiefs-Chargers matchup on Thursday night.
Photo Gallery3 years ago

Week 14 photo gallery, 2021

Enjoy photos of NFL officials working Week 14 games.
Week 143 years ago

Week 14 officiating liveblog

Football Zebras is covering the officials and rules interpretations for Week 14 in the NFL with live updates.
2021-22 bowl games3 years ago

2021 Army-Navy Game liveblog

Football Zebras is covering America's Game: the 122nd matchup between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen.
2021-22 bowl games3 years ago

2021-22 bowl officiating assignments

Officiating crew assignments for the 2021-22 bowl games.
Assignments3 years ago

Week 14 referee assignments

Clete Blakeman will be the referee for this Thursday's game between the Steelers and Vikings.