Hot take- the play clock needs to drop back down to 25 seconds.

[mstateglfr]

Continuous running clock and the team gets 25 seconds from the last down to snap it, unless the previous play is under review, there is an injury, or a timeout.

Go back to the pre2008 rules, basically

 

[patdog]

Pre 1988 was 25 seconds after the ball was spotted ready for play, which was usually about 15 seconds or so. But I agree somewhat. the pace of the game is much faster now. Time to cut the play clock to 35 seconds.

 

[mstateglfr]

Pretty sure it was moved to 40 seconds in '08. Am I misremembering?
The ncaa committee wanted to make the game's pace of play more consistent at that time.
Player safety and whatnot.

Not convinced. I get that fewer plays = fewer opportunities it's for injury, but 40 seconds is way too long. 25 seconds makes both sides of the ball plan and execute faster, which makes for a more entertaining game.

 

[patdog]

Mistyped 88. I meant 08. I agree with you to a point. I think 40 is too long, but 25 not long enough.