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Originally Posted by HLin NC
so there is no need to attempt the try. The same rule holds sway in NFHS also.
You would interpret the "unless it affects the outcome of the game" to be to the advantage of the TD scoring team.
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In NF, states can have an exception for playoff points. This is the one Iowa has.
13-POINT TIEBREAKER RULE (8.3.1 EXCEPTION)
If a touchdown is scored during the last down of the fourth period, a try for point shall not be attempted unless
the point(s) would affect the outcome of the game or playoff qualifying. The Iowa rule will be: If the final
score could result in the point differential being 12 points or less, the try will be attempted.
PLAY 1: A-27; B-10. B scores on the last play of the fourth quarter to make the score A-27; B-16.
RULING: The point differential will be 12 points or less. Therefore, the try will be attempted.
PLAY 2: A-7; B-0. A scores on the last play of the fourth period to make the score A-13; B-0.
RULING: The point differential cannot be 12 points or less. Therefore, no try will be attempted.