A rules loophole that allowed Oregon to gain an advantage by using 12 players on a key play late in its win over Ohio State last week is closed. On Wednesday, NCAA coordinator of officials Steve Shaw announced a new interpretation of the rule that will keep teams from replicating what the Ducks did in the closing moments of their 32-31 win over the Buckeyes.

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 NCAA is being accused by some college football fans of favoring Ohio State following its rule change. Oregon topped Ohio State, 32-31, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday night. The Ducks committed a brilliantly intentional penalty on the Buckeyes' final drive of the game.