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Big Ten Admits Officials Mis-Spotted Ball on Oregon's Final Two-Point Try

The conference said the ball was marked from the original line of scrimmage rather than from where the play ended, a difference that moved Oregon roughly a yard farther from the goal and changed the look of the conversion attempt.

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Oct 10, 2026; Eugene, Oregon, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Tyson Ford (95) tackles Oregon Ducks quarterback Brock Thomas (12) on a two-point conversion attempt during the second half at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Big Ten said Sunday that officials incorrectly enforced a facemask penalty on Oregon’s second two-point conversion by spotting the ball from the original line of scrimmage instead of from the end of Brock Thomas’s run.
  • That mis-spot put the ball near the 1.5-yard line instead of roughly the half-yard line, which made Jordon Davison’s second try about a full yard longer and preceded Oregon’s 17-15 loss to UCLA.
  • The conference said it has contacted the officiating crew and will stress consistent rule application, but it did not reverse the game result or announce public discipline.
  • Oregon’s seven turnovers and other self-inflicted errors were major factors in the defeat and the loss dropped the Ducks out of the AP Top 25 while UCLA moved up in the rankings.
  • This admission is the latest of several Big Ten officiating errors this season and could prompt closer midseason oversight, retraining of crews, and renewed scrutiny from coaches and athletic directors.