I would have changed the NFL rule to make sure that each team has at least 1 possession in OT, regardless of whether the first team with the ball gets a TD on that possession. After that 1st possession, if the score is still tied, sudden death from there.

It just seems arbitrary and taking out a phase of the game (kickoff special teams) by starting the ball at some location on the field.

a kickoff? Seems less arbitrary than the 50 and allows play to more accurately reflect a normal game (less reliance on kickers).

That's the break-even point where each team is just as likely to score next.

so ties are not an option

(Kidding, kidding, I didn’t get that much out of Irish sport)

Based on numbers, NFL OT games were won by team receiving opening kickoff in OT 54.0% of the time vs. college teams playing defense first in OT winning 54.9% of the time.

So while there is not really much difference in the numbers, the new NFL OT rules actually are closer to having 50/50 results than the current college rules.

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they need be it a FG to win, TD to tie, etc.

The loser cannot have a legitimate gripe

If the college OT rules (starting at the 50) weren't an option, then they should just play an extra quarter.

around 180 and like college OT better as well.