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News22 hours ago

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

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

Assignments3 days ago

Week 9 referee assignments

Photo Gallery4 days ago

Week 8 photo album, 2024

Week 1 referee assignments

Assignments2 months ago

Week 2 referee assignments

2024 preseason2 months ago

Referee assignments for preseason week 3

Assignments1 month ago

Week 3 referee assignments

2024 preseason3 months ago

Referee assignments for preseason week 1

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Week 144 years ago

Week 14 officiating liveblog

News4 years ago

ACC officials spread “Blow the Whistle on Injustice” message with wristbands

2019-20 bowl games4 years ago

2020 Army-Navy Game liveblog

Mechanics4 years ago

NFL officiating is focusing on end-of-half procedures

News4 years ago

Former referee Terry McAulay to be honored by Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame

Assignments4 years ago

Week 14 referee assignments

20204 years ago

Week 13 photo album, 2020

Week 134 years ago

Week 13 officiating liveblog

Call of the Week4 years ago

Incomplete pass on the end line is the Call of the Week

Rules School4 years ago

Dissecting blindside blocks: when is it legal or illegal?

News

News2 weeks ago

Vikings hack the spike play to get one more snap

Illegal formations are not 10-second runoffs

News2 weeks ago

Down judge Patrick Turner uses a unique whistle technique

College Football2 weeks ago

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

College Football1 month ago

TCU coach ejected after picking up two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls

News1 month ago

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

Disciplinary Action1 month 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

News2 months ago

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

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College Football1 month ago

TCU coach ejected after picking up two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls

Sonny Dykes is the first Power 5 coach to be ejected under the double-unsportsmanlike-conduct rule

News1 month ago

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

Disciplinary Action1 month 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

News2 months ago

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

News2 months ago

Todd Bowles and John Lynch added to Competition Committee

Hall of Fame2 months ago

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

News2 months ago

Preseason is a time for officiating crews to practice emergency crew-of-6

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College Football7 days ago

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

College Football2 weeks ago

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

College Football3 weeks ago

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

College Football4 weeks ago

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

College Football1 month ago

Rules review video: Goal line extended, kicks over the uprights, and fumbles through the end zone

Videos

College Football2 weeks ago

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

College Football3 weeks ago

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

College Football4 weeks ago

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

College Football1 month ago

Rules review video: Goal line extended, kicks over the uprights, and fumbles through the end zone

Call of the Week1 month ago

Excellent catch of pull-and-shoot holding is the Call of the Week

Mechanics

Mechanics9 months ago

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

Mechanics10 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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20204 years ago

Week 11 photo album, 2020

Enjoy photos of NFL officials in action during Week 11 of 2020.
Assignments4 years ago

Week 12 referee assignments

Shawn Smith, Clay Martin, and Ron Torbert will be the referees for the three Thanksgiving games.
Week 114 years ago

Week 11 officiating liveblog

Football Zebras is covering the officials and rules interpretations for Week 11 in the NFL with live updates.
Call of the Week4 years ago

Fast thinking on muffed kickoff is the Call of the Week

Covering a muffed kickoff into the end zone is this week's Call of the Week
Assignments4 years ago

Week 11 referee assignments

Tony Corrente will be the referee for the NFC West battle between the Cardinals and Seahawks in Seattle.
20204 years ago

Week 10 photo album, 2020

Photos of NFL officials in action in Week 10, 2020.
Diversity in officiating4 years ago

NFL will make history with Monday night officiating crew

What was an officiating milestone in the Super Bowl has been shattered.
Week 104 years ago

Week 10 officiating liveblog

Football Zebras is covering the officials and rules interpretations for Week 10 in the NFL with live updates.
Call of the Week4 years ago

27-yard fumble down the sideline is the Week 9 Call of the Week

Covering a hot-potato fumble is this week's Call of the Week
Profiles4 years ago

A salute to the veterans in stripes

We recognize with profound respect all those who have served our country on this day, and we salute the veterans on the NFL officiating staff.