Is a mouthpiece required in football?

Answer 1

A mouthpiece is considered mandatory equipment and must be worn in NCAA football.

The rule is 1-4d and it states:

"ARTICLE 4. All players shall wear the following mandatory equipment,

which shall be professionally manufactured and not altered to decrease

protection....

d. Mouthpiece. An intra-oral mouthpiece of any readily visible color

(not white or transparent) with FDA-approved base materials (FDCS)

that covers all upper teeth..."

Answer 2

I'm sure it is, unless you don't want to prevent an injury to your teeth.

Answer 3

so you dont bite your tongue or break your teeth when you get hit or whatever

Answer 4

no they dont have to wear mouthpieces. its not required in the nfl; quarterbacks especially dont wear them due to the fact that they call a lot of audibles

Answer 5

No, it is not a requirement just suggested.

2nd answer:

Mouthpieces are required by the college's rules and by the NCAA or NIT.

Answer 6

Yes. Mouthpieces are required by the college if not the NCAA.

Answer 7

No, they don't have to wear mouthpiece.

Answer 8

yes uyou have to wear a mouthpiece

Answer 9

no

Answer 10

Yup