More college football! 5 Reasons to watch the Senior Bowl

Senior Bowl: 5 Reasons to tune into college football showcase

MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 28: Josh Reynolds #81 of the South team catches the ball for a touchdown as Brendan Langley #31 of the North team defends during the first half of the Reese's Senior Bowl at the Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

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5. Enjoy the game’s goofy quirks

The Senior Bowl has some seemingly odd rules of which experienced football fans will take notice.

If a team trails by more than 20 points, for example, it will maintain possession of the ball after it scores. There is a two-minute warning at the end of each half that imitates the NFL rule. For punts and field goals, no fakes are allowed. In the second quarter, any team scoring a touchdown must attempt a two-point conversion.

Also, the team that begins with possession begins the fourth quarter with the ball on the 25-yard line. Likewise, the team that begins the third quarter with possession will automatically begin the second quarter with the ball. This sounds a bit confusing for players and coaches alike, as now the end of each quarter of play may result in some game-changing momentum. If the 49ers and Cardinals coaches truly care about the outcome of Saturday’s contest, that is.

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Most of the game’s nuances make sense considering that it is an exhibition game, but why the second quarter rule? Look out for these quirks on Saturday.

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