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

The Big Ten Conference has issued an official statement addressing the controversial conclusion of Saturday’s high-stakes matchup between the No. 13 Oregon Ducks and the No.

21 UCLA Bruins. In a hard-fought game at Oregon’s home stadium, UCLA secured a 17-15 victory over the favored Ducks, ending Oregon’s season with a second loss and raising serious questions about their College Football Playoff prospects.

The Bruins, now unbeaten at 5-0 under first-year head coach Bob Chesney, capitalized on a late two-point conversion attempt by Oregon that fell short, sealing their first win over a ranked opponent in years. Chesney’s team overcame adversity, including playing the second half without its starting quarterback, to deliver a statement performance that solidifies UCLA as a legitimate contender for the Big Ten title.

The loss marks a turning point for Oregon, which entered the game as a preseason top-two team but now faces an uphill climb to regain momentum after a demoralizing defeat in front of their home crowd.

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