Brief
Big Ten admits officiating error that altered Oregon’s two‑point try
The Big Ten said officials incorrectly spotted a facemask penalty on Oregon’s final two‑point conversion attempt against UCLA.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Big Ten issued a statement on Sunday acknowledging an officiating mistake that affected Oregon’s two‑point conversion attempt in its 17‑15 loss to UCLA at Autzen Stadium on Oct. 10.
What happened
With 2:16 left in the game, Oregon attempted a tying two‑point conversion after a touchdown. Officials threw a flag for a facemask on UCLA linebacker Sammy Omosigho during quarterback Brock Thomas’s run. Instead of spotting the ball half the distance to the goal line, as the rules require, officials marked the penalty from the original line of scrimmage, moving the ball to the 1½‑yard line. Oregon’s second try was stopped when running back Jordon Davison was tackled short of the goal line by defensive tackle Tyson Ford.
What the reports add
The New York Post report notes that had the ball been spotted correctly, Oregon would have needed only half a yard for the conversion. It also describes the game‑ending play, where UCLA recovered a fumble after a late pass and lateral, sealing its first win at Autzen since 2004.
What was said
“The Big Ten has been in contact with its officiating team from Saturday’s game regarding the error and will continue to emphasize consistent application of the playing rules,” the conference said in its statement.
How it came about
UCLA’s victory, highlighted in Felo’s earlier coverage (UCLA defeats Oregon 17‑15 behind backup quarterback Ty Dieffenbach), was propelled by a strong defensive performance and a backup quarterback stepping in after starter Nico Iamaleava left with a leg injury. The officiating error adds a procedural controversy to an otherwise historic win for the Bruins.
Key facts
- The Big Ten admitted officials marked the facemask penalty from the original line of scrimmage instead of half the distance to the goal. (nypost.com)
- Oregon’s two‑point conversion attempt failed after Jordon Davison was stopped short of the goal line. (nypost.com)
- UCLA won 17‑15, its first victory at Autzen Stadium since 2004. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Big Ten officials admit pivotal error late in UCLA’s win over Oregon”
