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One of football's cardinal sins: Dropping the ball before the end zone

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AUTZEN STADIUM WAS in a state of pandemonium Saturday night after Oregon's Noah Whittington bolted 100 yards on a kickoff return for what was presumed to be a game-tying, fourth-quarter touchdown against Boise State.

But just as the Ducks were about to kick the extra point to make the score 34-34, referee Chris Coyte waved for a stoppage and turned on his microphone.

"The play is under review," he said. "The runner may have let the ball go before crossing the goal-line plane.