overtime rules

Tiebreaker game guidelines

Overtime rules govern what happens when a competition ends in a tie.

In American football, overtime rules specify possession, field position, and scoring requirements to determine a winner.

The term extends to any sport's tiebreaker procedures: The overtime rules in college football differ from the NFL's.

In labor contexts, overtime rules regulate pay for hours worked beyond the standard workweek.

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