Now, the sport has blossomed into a successful intramural program. The intramural sport has a five-week season, with a playoff tournament starting in October. Each division consists of six teams that participate in a round-robin schedule. Teams achieving an even record or better qualify for the playoffs. Flag football has a five-week regular season, followed by postseason play in early October.
Teams also have the opportunity to play on both regional and national levels.
Neb. This will be the third year K-State will participate in the Nebraska tournament. However, regional and national competition allows for only one forward pass, as in standard football rules. Last year, a K-State women's independent team, the Champs, won the regional tournament and advanced to nationals. A men's independent team, the Naked Bootleggers, lost to the eventual fourth-place team in the nation by less than a touchdown. Last year, senior Nathan Meyer was awarded all-regional honors and was invited to officiate at nationals.