We hosted our first ever Frederick Honors College 5v5 flag football tournament, the Frederick Bowl, on Saturday, January 27, 3:00–8:00 p.m., at the Pitt Sports Dome. Check back for details for the 2025 Frederick Bowl!
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Offensive Rules
- All passes must be forward and received beyond the line of scrimmage
- All players on offense are eligible receivers
- Only direct handoffs are permitted—there are no laterals or pitches anywhere on the field
- The quarterback has seven-second pass clock to get rid of the ball
- The quarterback can’t run with the ball unless it was handed off first
- Offensive players must steer clear of the rusher and may not get in his/her way
- All offensive flag football penalties result in a loss of down and yardage
Defensive Rules
- Any defensive player lined up seven yards off the line of scrimmage is eligible to rush
- If the ball is handed off, any defender may rush
- Interceptions are returnable (even on extra point attempts)
- The ball is dead when it hits the ground, the offensive player’s flag is pulled from their belt, the ball-carrier steps out of bounds, or the ball-carrier’s body—outside of their hands or feet—touches the ground
- All defensive flag football penalties result in an automatic first down and some are associated with yardage
No Run Zone
- Whenever the offense is 5 yards or less from a first down or touchdown, they are now in the No Run Zone. Any play in the no run zone must be a pass. They cannot hand the ball off and run for the first down or touchdown.
