When does the clock start? (NF)

[Bob M.]

REPLY: Here's what seems to be confusing a lot of people. A change of possession during the down and the awarding of a new series to B are two distinct things.

Unless, you ultimately set up the stakes first and ten for B, you have not awarded B a new series.

The NCAA rule is different. There you will start on the snap if you stop the clock for an apparent new series for B even if a penalty during the down eventually negates the new series. but in Fed, you must actually award the new series.