Unspotsmanlike Conduct Penalty?

[slippery rock]

In NCAA football, is the Unsportsmanlike Conduct Penalty in a "Deadball" situation an automatic first down?

I say it is not an automatic first down.

Thanks in advance.

[WesTexRef]

Unsportsmanlike fouls are not automatic first downs. Personal Fouls however are auto 1st downs.

[Ed Hickland]

Originally posted by WesTexRef
Unsportsmanlike fouls are not automatic first downs. Personal Fouls however are auto 1st downs.

"Flagrant" personal fouls requiring disqualification by Team B are automatic first downs.

[Bob M.]

Originally posted by Ed Hickland
"Flagrant" personal fouls requiring disqualification by Team B are automatic first downs.

REPLY: Ed, I assume you're referring to Federation rules. Where exactly do Fed rules say that flagrant PFs against B come with an automatic first down?? I don't believe you're correct on this one.

[Theisey]

I was having trouble trying to come up with a NFHS one too.
Defensive PFs under NCAA will result in an auto-1st.

[Snake~eyes]

Only automatic first downs for NFHS are:
Roughing the passer, kicker, holder or center. And Defensive Pass Interference.

[Ed Hickland]

Originally posted by Bob M.

REPLY: Ed, I assume you're referring to Federation rules. Where exactly do Fed rules say that flagrant PFs against B come with an automatic first down?? I don't believe you're correct on this one.

Not referring to NFHS rules. Took a look at the NCAA Rule Book.

[Bob M.]

Originally posted by Ed Hickland

Not referring to NFHS rules. Took a look at the NCAA Rule Book.

REPLY: Thanks Ed...I agree, with one point of clarification. In NCAA, the personal foul by the defense need not be flagrant to award an automatic first down. Any PF by B will result in an auto first.