Big Ten releases statement following Oregon’s failed two-point attempt against UCLA

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UCLA got its biggest win of the Bob Chesney era on Saturday, beating Oregon on the road 17-15.

The Bruins defense was the story of the game, keeping the Ducks from doing much offensively. However, late in the fourth quarter, Oregon could’ve tied the game with a two-point conversion.

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After scoring a touchdown to make it 17-15, Oregon went for two and didn’t get it, but UCLA committed a facemask penalty, giving the Ducks another chance. The ball was spotted at the 1.5-yard line, and they tried another play but didn’t get it.

According to the Big Ten, the second attempt should’ve been from the half-yard line, which is half the distance to the goal from the end of the first two-point attempt.

“With 2:16 remaining in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s UCLA-Oregon game, Big Ten officials incorrectly officiated Oregon’s final two-point conversion attempt,” a statement from the conference read. “Following the first attempt that resulted in a personal foul penalty for a facemask on the UCLA defense, the ball was spotted for the second attempt half the distance to the goal from the original line of scrimmage of the first attempt. Per rule, the ball should have been spotted half the distance to the goal from the end of the run of the first attempt. 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.”

Oregon is now 3-2 heading into its next game against Nebraska on Oct. 17. Kickoff will be at 3:30 p.m. ET.

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