Question

Whether the next down will be first down is determined at the time the ball becomes dead and after considering any act, except a nonplayer foul or unsportsmanlike foul, which occurred during the down.

Answer 1

Answer: True

In football, it is true that the next down will be the first down where it is determined at the time the ball becomes dead during the down.

Moreover, series of downs is awarded only after considering the consequence of any act except a non-player or unsportsmanlike conduct fouls by player A and any dead-ball by player B.