Big Ten Says USC Should Have Been Penalized on Fake Punt Play Under the NCAA's Unfair Tactics Rule

Big Ten says USC should have been penalized on fake punt play under the NCAA's Unfair Tactics rule

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USC jersey swap on fake punt should have been penalized, Big Ten says

Southern California should have been assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during its game against Northwestern for having a reserve quarterback who executed a fake punt wear the same number as the Trojans’ regular punter, the Big Ten announced Sunday. Early in the second quarter of Friday’s game in Los Angeles, third-string quarterback Sam Huard lined up in the punter’s spot...

USC QB pulls off fake punt wearing No. 80 jersey

USC pulled off a remarkable fake punt against Northwestern on Friday night by sending out third-string quarterback Sam Huard in the same uniform number as the Trojans' punter.

Mike Pereira: USC Trick Play Should Not Have Counted

A bold trick play, a jersey swap, and a first down — but Mike Pereira says USC’s fake punt should not have counted.