2015 Spring Blue and Gold Game Open Thread

The annual spring game ritual has changed a bit this year due to the Campus Crossroads project.  Here are the essential details for viewing the game:

When:  Saturday, April 18 -- 12:30 PM "Kickoff"

How to watch:  NBC Sports Network

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Game Format (per UND.com):

• The first half will have two 12-minute quarters with normal clock stoppages.
• The second half will feature two 15-minute quarters with a running clock.
• Clock stoppages will occur only due to injuries or timeouts.
• No play clock
• Offense will wear blue, while defense will wear white

TIMEOUTS

• Each team will be allowed three timeouts per half.

HALFTIME

• Halftime will last 15 minutes.

OTHER RULES

• Quarterbacks will be live in the first half.
• Each possession will begin on the 35-yard line.
• There will not be any kickoffs.
• All punts will be fair caught.
• A scoring point system will determine the winner of the game.
• There will not be an overtime period should the score be tied at the end of regulation.

POINT SYSTEM

Offense

• Touchdown: 6 points
• Extra Point: 1 point
• 2-point Conversion: 2 points
• Field Goal: 3 points
• Big Chunk Pass (25+ yards: 2 points
• Big Chunk Run (20+ yards): 2 points

Defense

• Touchdown: 6 points
• Turnover Forced Before 50-yard line: 4 points
• Turnover Forced After 50-yard line: 2 points
• Defensive Stop Before 50-yard line: 2 points
• Defensive Stop After 50-yard line: 1 point
• Safety: 2 points
• Sack: 1 point