NCAA Closes Rule Loophole After Oregon's Win Over Ohio State

The NCAA has amended rules to prevent teams from gaining a time advantage through illegal substitutions following Oregon's controversial tactic.

Oregon used a 12th player on the field to strategically waste time during a crucial game against Ohio State, sparking debate over the legality of the move.
The NCAA quickly responded by revising the rule, allowing offenses to reset the clock if the defense has too many players on the field in the final two minutes of a half.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day supported the rule change, noting that the lost seconds were critical during their final drive against Oregon.
Oregon coach Dan Lanning admitted to preparing for such scenarios, highlighting the strategic planning involved in exploiting rulebook loopholes.
The rule change aims to ensure that no team benefits from committing a penalty, maintaining fairness in high-stakes moments.