College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2026-04-28 12:30:35
Major
Applied Mathematics
Honors Course
Honors Project in Economics
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2026
Abstract
My proposal analyzes the impact of the NFL's new dynamic kickoff rule changes that were implemented in the Fall of 2024. I use a two-way fixed effects differences-in-differences model using FBS collegiate Division 1 football teams as the control group, and NFL teams as the treatment group. Three of the most important outcome variables I analyze are touchdowns per kickoff return, average yards per kickoff return, and the number of kickoff returns per game.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Sucharita Ghosh
First Reader
Dr. Michael DeDad
Second Reader
Dr. Ali Enami
Honors Faculty Advisor
Laura Zinke
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Community Engaged Scholarship
No
Recommended Citation
Klatt, Joshua A., "From Touchbacks to Touchdowns: Analyzing the Impact of the NFL's New Kickoff Rule Changes" (2026). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2094.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2094