Lanning accepts Big Ten apology after blown call costs Oregon shot

Oregon football coach Willie Lanning accepted the Big Ten's apology on Sunday, Oct. 11, after a blown call cost his team a shot at a dramatic comeback in their 17-15 loss to UCLA at Autzen Stadium. The Big Ten acknowledged that officials made a crucial mistake in the waning moments of the game, when UCLA was called for a facemask on a two-point attempt, giving Oregon a chance from the half-yard-line.

Instead, the officials spotted the ball at the 3-yard-line, leading to a failed play and Oregon's defeat. Lanning stated that the ruling was incorrect, but emphasized that it doesn't excuse Oregon's poor performance in the game, as they turned the ball over seven times and had less than 100 yards of total offense. Despite the apology, Lanning made it clear that the result of the game was disappointing and that Oregon needs to improve, particularly in minimizing turnovers and increasing offensive production. Oregon faces Nebraska this weekend at Autzen Stadium.