What happens if the offensive team commits a penalty after a change of possession?

When the offensive team commits a penalty after a change of possession, the penalty enforcement process follows established NFHS guidelines. In this case, the distance penalty is enforced from the succeeding spot. This means that if the penalty occurs after a turnover, the enforcement will take place with respect to where the next play begins, which is considered the succeeding spot.

In practical terms, when a penalty is enforced from the succeeding spot, it ensures that the game flow continues in a fair manner, taking into account the newly established line of scrimmage following the possession change. This enforcement mechanism allows the game to proceed smoothly while retaining a level of fairness regarding the impact of penalties on gameplay, regardless of which team is currently in possession.

This also confirms that it maintains continuity in the game rules, making it clear that any penalties committed by the offensive team post-possession shift will be subjected to enforcement rather than being ignored or opting for retroactive adjustments.