The Oregon football team's decision to exploit a loophole in the rules late in a win over Ohio State is hardly new.

The loophole that Oregon used to close out a win against Ohio State won’t be an option in the future. The NCAA issued a rules interpretation on Wednesday advising officials how to handle a too many men on the field penalty in the final two minutes of a game.

The Oregon Ducks’ leash on beating the rulebook has run out after coach Dan Lanning exploited a loophole regarding 12 men on the field penalties to help down Ohio State. NCAA secretary-rules editor Steve Shaw announced in a statement that an amendment would be made to the rulebook to “take away any gain for the defense” in the event that the defense has too many players on the field in the last two minutes of either half.

The No. 2 Oregon Ducks are riding high after the defining victory of the Dan Lanning era, 32-31 over Ohio State. But with a Friday night game against struggling Purdue on the docket, Lanning’s team will have to reset quickly in order to avoid sweating out a game it should win handily.

It's Oregon vs. Purdue in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season. Follow along for live score and game updates at Ross-Ade Stadium.

The Oregon Ducks defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 32-31 in the biggest game in Autzen Stadium history, and college football's spotlight was on Eugene, Oregon, f