Big Ten Acknowledges Spotting Mistake in Oregon's Late Two-Point Try vs. UCLA
The Big Ten said officials incorrectly placed the ball on Oregon's two-point conversion attempt late in Saturday's loss to UCLA. After a facemask penalty, the ball should have been half a yard from the goal line rather than one and a half yards out. UCLA stopped Jordon Davison on the retry, and Oregon later lost a fumble in a 17-15 defeat.
The Big Ten said Sunday that officials misjudged the spot on Oregon’s late two-point attempt against UCLA. Following Evan Stewart’s 44-yard touchdown reception from Brock Thomas, which cut the deficit to 17-15 with 2:16 remaining, a facemask flag gave the Ducks another try.
Instead of placing the ball about half a yard out, officials set it roughly a yard and a half away. UCLA stopped Jordon Davison on that retry. Oregon then fumbled on its final possession, one of seven turnovers, and fell 17-15, dropping from the AP Top 25. The conference said it contacted its officiating team and stressed consistent rule enforcement.
The acknowledged error could intensify scrutiny of college football officiating, affecting fans, coaches, players, and conference administrators. For Oregon, the missed spot may add to frustration over a close loss and its AP Top 25 exit; for UCLA, it may not change the result. It could also fuel broader calls for clearer replay or review processes, though the outcome itself remains final.