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    Download NCAA LiveStats for Football - Version 1.82 (64-bit) - Posted September 23, 2024 

     

    Version 1.82 (September 23, 2024) release notes

    • Corrected issue with TURNOVER ON DOWNS appearing in play-by-play on punting plays
    • Corrected issue with missing clock time on Kneel Down plays

    Version 1.81 (August 26, 2024) release notes

    • Corrected issue with match status for downstream users

    Version 1.80 (August 19, 2024) release notes

    • Fixed issue with unregistered players
    • Corrected first down calculation on punts and turnovers

    Version 1.77 (July 22, 2024) release notes

    • Improved Sportzcast setup and connection
    • Added yardline of completed catch or target receiver to play-by-play report
    • Added player who takes a kneel down to play-by-play report
    • Improved workflow and summary message on Reviews and Challenges

    Version 1.65 (September 21, 2023) release notes

    • Added a warning message for user to accept or deny clock changes when automatic clock is adjusted drastically - WATCH HERE
    • Fixed issue where exiting the Insert Play function causes play entry to lock

     Version 1.64.1 (September 8, 2023) release notes

    • Corrected Replace Play function to ensure it the yardline of the next play is accurate 
    • Corrected time of possession following an onside kick 
    • Corrected issue where starters who did not accumulate a statistic were excluded as participants 
    • Fixed false flag on Team rush plays 
    • Improved functionality for play inserts and edits 
    • Improved functionality post-game edit publishing 

     Version 1.63 (August 21, 2023) release notes - 2023 Season Release

    • Added functionality to adjust starting yardline of next play when ending yardline of previous play is changed
    • Improved Scorelink connection functionality
    • Added ability to enter an Injury following a Touchdown
    • Added penalty for Helping the Runner
    • Included Overtime play-by-play and quickie report in Game Book
    • Fixed issue with two-point conversions beginning in third overtime period
    • Added visibility for publishing status during post-game edit uploads
    • Fixed issue with tackles being counted on returns when Other Spot penalty is enforced
    • Added recovery field so lost fumble statistic can be calculated correctly
    • Added ability to enter team choice at the beginning of each overtime period
    • Added review button on scoring play confirmation pop-up
    • Made Illegal Forward Pass penalty available on all play types
    • Corrected issue where Muff was not correctly being attributed as a fumble in State Engine database
    • Fixed issue with defensive holding not properly crediting an automatic first down
    • Corrected issue where penalty enforced spot is not cleared after changing penalty
    • Added ability to insert drive before or after any existing drive
    • Corrected issue where details of Touchdown play could not be added before clicking Return
    • Added warning if user attempts to end a period that has no plays entered
    • Added direct link to System Check/Scorebot page from Game menu
    • Added ability to use succeeding spot and count the play with offsetting penalties
    • Added Game Interruptions capability
    • Made user email address mandatory for submitting an Error Report

    Version 1.47.1 (September 29, 2022) release notes

    • Backend fixes and Scorelink improvements
    • Corrected issue when switching environments

     Version 1.46 (September 8, 2022) release notes

    • Added ability to click Flag on Field from score confirmation pop-up
    • Improved functionality for automatic clock including end of period
    • Fixed default paper size for print functions

     Version 1.45 (September 1, 2022) release notes

    • Fixed false incomplete action icon occurring on missed and blocked PAT kicks and field goals
    • Improved connections for Scorelink devices

      Version 1.44.2 (August 26, 2022) release notes

    • Corrected Scorelink connection to accommodate non-Daktronics systems

     Version 1.44.1 (August 24, 2022) release notes

    • Corrected Penalty workflow on scoring plays
    • Corrected Penalty on scoring plays counting yards in drive summary
    • Fixed Auto Updater asking user to update same version multiple times
    • Made Long Snapper/Holder visible on PAT attempts
    • Corrected issue inserting Kickoff after PAT attempt
    • Corrected issue with score not updating instantly after inserting a scoring action
    • Improved post-game edit function
    • NSCM - Corrected first downs by penalty in reports
    • NSCM - Fixed issue with blank pages in Gamebook

    Version 1.42 (August 1, 2022) release notes:

    • Added Scorelink Cloud capability to System Checks page

     Version 1.34 (January 6, 2022) release notes:

    • Corrected drive chart when drive ends on a turnover on downs 
    • Fixed Tackle on a Forced Fumble when the next action is out of bounds 
    • Corrected punt yardage when there are two punts on the same play 
    • Added updated End-User License Agreement (EULA)

     Version 1.33 (December 22, 2021) release notes:

    • Fixed penalty calculation on defensive holding on rushing plays
    • Updated database calculations for muffs and fumble recoveries

     Version 1.32 (December 15, 2021) release notes:

    • Corrected Time of Drive when drive begins at start of 2nd or 4th quarter
    • Fixed Points off Turnover when a muff and kicking team recovery occurs
    • Fixed Points off Turnover following fumble out of the end zone
    • Added proper calculations for multiple punts on the same play
    • XML - Corrected team assignment on fumble recoveries
    • XML - Updated translation for Other Spot penalties
    • XML - Corrected play description when Timeout is called

     Version 1.31 (December 3, 2021) release notes:

    • Fixed issue where turnover on downs following succeeding spot penalty did not change possession
    • Corrected spot of ball after defensive pass interference nullifies an interception
    • Corrected third down conversion attempt after succeeding spot penalty
    • Fixed issue with where large game files failed to provide backwards compatible files
    • Corrected play/no play status on intentional grounding penalty in end zone resulting in safety
    • XML - Corrected team assignment of player credited with pass breakup
    • FPK - Corrected team possession following safety on punt play
    • FPK - Corrected credit for punt when punt is blocked and then downed past the line of scrimmage

     Version 1.30 (November 12, 2021) release notes:

    • XML - Corrected error in linescore node where score was not being displayed
    • XML - Updated Drive section to properly calculate average drive start
    • NSCM - Fixed blocked field goals on Combined report in defense section
    • NSCM - Fixed punt return touchdown on Individual report
    • NSCM - Corrected Defensive report to show the correct number of games played
    • NSCM - Fixed generation of Individual Game-by-Game report

    Version 1.29 (November 4, 2021) release notes:

    • Fixed Tackle for Loss on plays involving a forced fumble
    • Corrected error where certain stats were counted despite play being nullified
    • Improvements for post-game editing
    • XML - Corrected line score in overtime games
    • XML - Various updates and improvements

    Version 1.28 (October 29, 2021) release notes:

    • Fixed drives on penalties with succeeding spot enforcement
    • Corrected miscellaneous yardage for blocked field goal recovered by offensive team
    • Corrected TFL not showing up correctly in NSCM
    • Corrected spot of ball after nullified interception in end zone
    • Added credit for first down when automatic first down occurs on change of possession
    • Fixed issue to force last play of each quarter to be 0:00 when using automatic clock

    Version 1.27 (October 21, 2021) release notes:

    • Added ability to Step Back to correct incorrect coin toss selections
    • Corrected rushing yards following a punt block
    • Fixed change of possession and new drive on Succeeding Spot penalties
    • Added ability to add illegal forward pass to any play for either team
    • Disabled ability to exit from Replacement Play other than clicking “Save” or “Cancel”
    • NSCM – Corrected Kickoff Coverage/Kick Return data
    • NSCM – Added statistical minimums for conference reports

     Version 1.26 (October 15, 2021) release notes:

    • NSCM – Fixed blocked punts to credit properly to Team
    • Corrected discrepancies in Tackle for Loss
    • Fixed down not being counted correctly on certain succeeding spot penalties
    • Corrected Sack Fumble yardage lost credited to point of recovery
    • Corrected touchback crediting team recovery for defense
    • Corrected possession following touchback on multiple turnover plays
    • Improved publishing of messages from post-game edit

     Version 1.25.1 (October 8, 2021) release notes:

    • Corrected first down calculation on 1st and Goal from the 10-yard line
    • Corrected fumble yardage when play results in touchback or safety 
    • Fixed issue when inserting timeout during replacement play breaks application
    • Corrected pass reception when occurring after a blocked field goal

    Version 1.24 (September 30, 2021) release notes:

    • Changed label on "Delete" button to "Step Back" to better define its function
    • Corrected error where sacks nullified by penalty were still being counted
    • Optimized handling of participation
    • Corrected error on fumbles recovered by offense counting for both players
    • Send possession with status message when possession changes
    • NSCM - Corrected block kicks to properly credit the correct player
    • NSCM - Corrected sorting on turnover margin
    • NSCM - Corrected longest kick and punt return category
    • NSCM - Corrected average yards per attempt category for passing

    Version 1.23 (September 24, 2021) release notes:

    • Corrected Kickoff Return information in database
    • Fixed issue where updating participation would not update database
    • Hid “Delete Play” in Expanded Action Log, to make sure users select “Replace Play”
    • FPK – Improved Blocked Punt Return translation

    Version 1.22 (September 16, 2021) release notes:

    • Corrected counting of stats for Penalty in end zone 
    • Corrected punt inside 20 statistic for punt return resulting in a safety
    • Corrected muffed kicks to be properly published into database
    • Corrected Punt Return after a punt blocked calculation in database
    • Made multiple updates and corrections to database data for NSCM reports

    Version 1.21.1 (September 9, 2021) release notes

    • Corrected issue where game does not properly finalize after clock adjustment
    • Corrected object reference error where game does not finalize properly

     Version 1.21 SEASON RELEASE (August 26, 2021) release notes: 

    • Updated overtime rules
    • Corrected reception yards after laterals
    • Corrected subsequent spot of ball after penalty in end zone
    • Corrected fumbles recovered by offense behind line of scrimmage
    • Updated XML/FPK file for laterals, blocked punts, fumbles and overtimes
    • Corrected reception yards after laterals that are followed by a fumble
    • Enforced Quickie Report to always be on one page
    • Captured game clock on Ball Snapped action
    • Corrected Scoring Summary so scoring plays still appear after 12th scoring action

     Version 1.20 (May 6, 2021) release notes:

    • Updated flagging messages to be more descriptive
    • Improved FPK translation on downfield penalties
    • Corrected issue with post-game edits immediately after finalization

     Version 1.19 (April 22, 2021) release notes:

    • Corrected issue where PAT scorer is missing after PAT is replayed following penalty
    • Corrected issue with touchbacks and reception yards
    • Corrected postgame edit participation issue
    • Improved handling of stacked penalties in FPK and XML
    • Improved postgame edit handling after finalization

     Version 1.18.2 (April 19, 2021) release notes:

    • Corrected issue where aborting Replace Play function on kickoff

     Version 1.18.1 (March 26, 2021) release notes:

    • Corrected issue where Replace Play in post-game edit mode did not properly remove play from database

     Version 1.18 (March 18, 2021) release notes:

    • Added Pre-game setup for Sportzcast configuration
    • Added display for time when using Sportzcast device
    • End of play timestamp is automatically recorded when using Sportzcast device
    • Fixed Team Record in FPK file

     Version 1.17.2 (March 4, 2021) release notes:

    • Corrected YAC after fumble out of bounds
    • Fixed file generation when passer is missing
    • Added starters into the Participation entry workflow
    • Configured CEF to enable software rendering
    • Added sticky buttons when replacing a play
    • Added warning icon in NSCM when games have flags or incomplete actions

     Version 1.16.2 (February 18, 2021) release notes:

    • Fixed issue where Safety was assigned without a tackler
    • Fixed issue with editing of kicking plays
    • Corrected YAC after a lateral
    • Corrected YAC calculation when player fumbles
    • Fixed issue where first down line did not appear on the 50-yard line

     Version 1.15 (February 4, 2021) release notes:

    • Added Targets to Quickie and Individual Stats reports
    • Enabled ability to Quick Print to multiple printers
    • Improved passing data for downstream consumers
    • Improved margins and spacing in NLS reports

     Version 1.14.1 (January 28, 2021) release notes:

    • Created a Timeout as a separate action
    • Improved handling of stacked penalties on the same play
    • Added ability to add/delete/edit officials after Game Information tab is closed
    • Added Game Book report to the NSCM (for games from now going forward)

    Version 1.13.1 (January 5, 2021) release notes:

    • Initial public release
    • Fixed play where kicker is incorrectly flagged as missing when penalty is added and play is not started
    • Fixed play where punter is incorrectly flagged as missing when penalty is added and play is not started
    • Recovering player now not required on onside kickoff out of bounds situations
    • Fixed issue where if Recovery outcome is not picked the Scoring Play in Quickie is missing the player that scored TD
    • Pre-snap Penalty on Kickoff no longer creates incomplete alert
    • Remove clock requirement for Overtime plays
    • Added individual player credited with 2 points for Safety plays
    • Fixed offensive fumble recovery appearing in fumble return stats
    • Recovery outcomes now displayed after possession loss
    • Fixed play with muffs so they are treated like fumbles in stat calculations

    Version 1.12 (December 10, 2020) release notes:

    • XML – Down & Distance fixed to represent current play rather than previous play
    • Fixed punt blocked and returned by a different player
    • Fixed play review with a penalty, to match all other review

    Version 1.11 (December 3, 2020) release notes:

    • Half the distance penalty now correctly counts automatic first down when required
    • XML file only updates once at end of play
    • Missed Field Goal translation fixed
    • Downfield offensive holding now correctly counts first down when required
    • Pre-snap penalty on kickoff permits re-kick
    • Added ability to sort roster by last name
    • Added End of Play option after lateral

    Version 1.10 (November 19, 2020) release notes:

    • Plays with 0 yards no longer declare loss or gain in play-by-play
    • Fumble recovered in end zone by defense no longer credits yardage to 0-yardline
    • Negative passing plays no longer listed as positive plays in play-by-play
    • Re-try of PAT appears properly in scoring summary

    Version 1.9 (November 12, 2020) release notes:

    • Pregame records are correct in setup
    • Overtime change of possession message corrected
    • Second half option properly updated to avoid coin toss error
    • Pre-snap penalty on PAT no longer shows false pass attempt
    • Replace play on first play of second half or overtime works properly
    • Punt block that travels beyond the LOS no longer credits negative return yardage
    • Added ability to select “No Target” on interception
    • XML – Game starters token fixed
    • XML – PAT token elements updated with name of kicker
    • XML – Fumbles and field goals will always show
    • FPK – Conference game indicator working correctly
    • FPK – Translation on penalty on PAT attempts fixed

    Version 1.8 (October 29, 2020) release notes:

    • Missing positions on the Players tab are highlighted
    • FPK – Intentional grounding penalty translates properly
    • Paste button now works for Game Key
    • Penalty prior to first play of the quarter automatically starts the quarter

    Version 1.7 (October 22, 2020) release notes:

    • FPK fixes for all issues except succeeding spot/dead ball spot penalties
    • No direction required for Spike
    • XML structure on Sack plays fixed
    • Attendance can be edited in Post Game mode

    Version 1.6 (October 15, 2020) release notes:

    • Coin toss deferral credits kickoff to proper team
    • Punts Inside 20-yard line calculated correctly
    • Improved play-by-play summary for muffs and block returns
    • Onside kick recovered by kicking team with Illegal Touch penalty properly gives ball to receiving team (previous workaround no longer necessary)

    Version 1.5 (October 8, 2020) release notes:

    • Two-point conversion play shows details in play-by-play
    • Conversions appear properly in scoring summary
    • Third down conversion attempts with a defensive penalty properly counted
    • Clock prompt appears on punt with a touchback
    • Intentional grounding on fourth down properly changes possession
    • Defensive two-point conversions appear in scoring summary
    • Punt return yardage on punt muff corrected
    • XML – Conversions appear properly in Scores section

    Version 1.4 (October 1, 2020) release notes:

    • Fixed missing clock prompt after a punt
    • Added ability to edit starters in postgame mode
    • Scoring Summary now displays return plays properly
    • Home page on app redesigned
    • XML – Scoring plays on returns display properly
    • XML – End of half message no longer appears throughout 2nd and 4th quarters
    • XML – Timeouts appear in play-by-play at moment submitted
    • XML – Coin toss appear in play-by-play at moment submitted
    • FPK – Tackles on out of bounds play translates properly
    • FPK – Field goals blocked out of bounds translates properly
    • FPK – Duplicate timeout command fixed

    Version 1.3 (September 24, 2020) release notes:

    • Blocked punt yardage now automated so you can choose actual punter for play-by-play purposes
    • Missed FG shows properly to start a drive on Drive Chart report
    • On interception drive ends at line of scrimmage, rather than point of interception
    • Blocked kicks on PAT included in defensive report
    • XML and FPK – Missed FG inside 20 appropriately spotted at the 20
    • XML and FPK – Corrected error when “No Target” receiver is selected
    • XML and FPK – Team score tag present at all times, even with 0 points
    • XML – Game ID changed to reflect ID number
    • SB file – All names properly displayed in “LastName,FirstName” format

    Version 1.2 (September 17, 2020) release notes:

    • FPK and XML files will be available in the NSCM after finalization
    • Updated XML file to improve display in StatBroadcast and other game centers
    • Corrected TFL being credited on tackles after an interception
    • Third down attempt properly credited when a turnover occurs
    • Ability to add new drive to end of play-by-play log if End Period was selected
    • Corrected FPK to credit correct sack yardage on a sack fumble
    • Hot keys (0-9) will activate corresponding player bucket when selecting jersey numbers
    • Added end zone direction to coin toss message
    • Corrected game end time
    • Win-Loss records updated properly after finalization
    • Included ejected player on play-by-play summary for targeting penalty