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In College Football, if a ball carrier gains a first down without running out of bounds, then the clock will start immediately. Running plays are often executed when a particular team wants to run down the clock if they are ahead.

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On a running play resulting in a first down, the clock is stopped in NCAA football.

The clock is restarted after the following occurs:

  1. Referee spots the ball.

  2. 10 yard chains are re-spotted

  3. Referee blows the whistle to indicate ready for play.

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After the first down the clock doesn't not stop running.

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It starts when the ball is snapped to start the next play.

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After any penelty, offensive or deffensive, it depends.

If the clock would have naturally stopped, it stays stopped.

Otherwise, the clock starts upon the placement of the ball.

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There is an official timekeeper at each NFL game and he coordinates with the referees.

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