The article discusses the rarity of a tie in college football, as the last recorded tie happened in the year 2016 between Georgia Southern and Appalachian State. Overtime rules were implemented in 1996 which has resulted in fewer ties. In a game of football, a tie occurs when the score is the same at the end of regulation, which is four quarters of 15 minutes. In college football, there are still some circumstances in which a tie can occur, such as when the score is the same at the end of overtime, or if the game is cancelled due to weather or other reasons. Overall, ties in college football have become increasingly rare due to the overtime rules.
February 16 2023