Big Ten Conference issues statement on UCLA-Oregon game
The Ducks came up short against the Bruins in a must-win game.
On Saturday, UCLA Bruins defeated Oregon Ducks 17-15 in Eugene, marking their first victory since 2004 and highlighting a struggling Oregon offense. Oregon's two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, denying them a tie. The Bruins benefited from a facemask penalty call against them, which allowed them another chance. However, the Big Ten officials made a mistake in officiating Oregon's final two-point conversion attempt.
With 2:16 left in the fourth quarter, the ball was placed half-the-distance to the goal from the original line of scrimmage, contrary to the rule which states it should be half-the-distance from where the first attempt ended. The Big Ten acknowledged the error in their statement on Sunday, clarifying that the ball should have been spotted from the end of the run of the first attempt.
The conference is actively working with its officiating team to ensure consistent application of the playing rules. Oregon remains 3-2 and aims to secure a spot with their upcoming game against Nebraska on October 17 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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