NCAA rule on fair catches on Kick Returns:
“Fair Catch On Kickoff
Fair catches often happen on punt returns but are now more commonly seen on kickoffs. The rule for fair catches on kickoffs states that the returner can fair catch the kickoff and if they are inside of the 25-yard line, the ball will be placed on the 25-yard line automatically.”
That is, unless you are playing Alabama where the ball is spotted (player receiving the ball signaled nothing at all) at the 4 yard line where his teammate had his hands below his belt line the entire time…
But nah, totally legit crew.