2005 NCAA Division I-AA football season

Rule changes for 2005

• In an effort to bring spearing under control, the word "intentional" was removed from the rules.
• A listing of examples for unsportsmanlike acts was developed in order to encourage more consistent application of the rule. Examples of such acts include, but are not limited to:
• *Imitating a slash of the throat;
• *Resembling the firing of a weapon;
• *Bowing at the waist;
• *Punching one’s own chest excessively;
• *Crossing one’s arms in front of the chest;
• *Placing one’s hand by the ear as if to indicate that the player cannot hear the spectators;
• *Diving into the end zone when unchallenged by an opponent;
• *Entering the end zone with an unnatural stride ;
• *Going significantly beyond the end line to interact with spectators;
• *Standing over a prone player in a taunting manner;
• *Attempting to make the ball spin as if it were a top;
• *Performing a choreographed act with a teammate ; and
• *Entering the field of play by coaches or substitutes in protest of officials' calls.
• Additionally, the committee added language to the rule that reads: "Spontaneous celebrating with teammates on the field of play, provided it is not prolonged, taunting or intended to bring attention to the individual player, is allowed."

  Conference changes and new programs

I-AA team wins over I-A teams

• September 1 – Northwestern State 27, Louisiana–Monroe 23
• September 17 – UC Davis 20, Stanford 17

  Conference standings

Conference champions

Automatic berths

Invitation

Abstains

Postseason

NCAA I-AA Playoff bracket

[SWAC Championship Game]

Final poll standings