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Football – Rules & Regulations

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FOOTBALL RULES AND REGULATIONS

NFHS Football Rule Changes

2026 NFHS Football Rule Changes
2025 NFHS Football Rule Changes
2024 NFHS Football Rule Changes

NFHS Points of Emphasis

2025-26 NFHS Points of Emphasis

MHSA Football Alignments

2025-26 Class A Realignment

NFHS Football Field Markings

NFHS Football Field Markings 11-player-8 and 6 Player

Game Officials Manual

2024-25 NFHS Game Officials Manual Points of Emphasis
Signal Chart for Officials

School Resources - Chain Crew Instructions - Clock Operators Instruction - Jamboree Pay Schedule

NFHS General Instructions for Line-to Gain Crews
NFHS General Instructions for Clock Operators
2025 MHSA Pay Schedule for Football Jamborees

MHSA Football Timeline

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Phone: 406-442-6010
Fax: 406-442-8250

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