Alternates?

[matts]

I was at the USC/Colorado game as a fan today and noticed what appeared to be an alternate official on the sideline next to the LJ. He was in uniform with a black pullover...but no clipboard or apparent responsibility.

Is this normal practice in power 5 leagues now to have an alternate at regular season games?

[FredFan7]

Many major conferences employ one alternate. A regular season alternate at NCAA games has become more common in the last 10 years. Welcome to the forum!