Two 20-minute halves (running clock except in final 2 minutes — clock stops on incomplete pass, out-of-bounds, score, change of possession); 1-minute half-time; OT periods if tied (alternating from 10-yard line); Each team is allowed three charged timeouts per half (increased from two, per the Ru...
Why people argue about this
People often assume that the running clock applies throughout both halves, forgetting about the final two minutes where officials can stop play for various reasons, leading to unexpected end times that catch coaches off guard.
