Big Ten admits officiating mistake late in Oregon’s loss to UCLA
OregonLive.com • • sports
Key Points:
- The Big Ten acknowledged an officiating error in Saturday’s Oregon vs. UCLA game involving the incorrect spotting of the ball on a late two-point conversion attempt by Oregon.
- After a facemask penalty on Oregon’s first two-point try, officials mistakenly placed the ball at the 1 1/2-yard line instead of the correct half-yard line spot.
- Oregon coach Dan Lanning disputed the ball placement during the game, and running back Jordon Davison was stopped just short on the second attempt.
- The Big Ten stated it has addressed the error with its officiating team and will work to ensure consistent rule application moving forward.
