Section 6: Scoring

Touchdown: 6 points; Extra point (PAT): 1 point from 5-yard line, 2 points from 10-yard line; Trailing-team possession option (new exception to Rule 8-3-9, effective 2026-27): instead of attempting a try, a team trailing on the scoreboard may elect to retain possession, taking over on fourth down...

Source: Rule 8

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