Sir-eldren might be answering for NCAA but in NF he is not entirely correct. Fumble behind the LOS is a loose ball play, basic spot previous spot. Fumble beyond LOS is running play, basic spot end of run.
I wanted to comment on the original post use of "offense got the first down with clean hands". This seems to be where the problem started for the originator of this thread. The clean hands principle only applies to fouls during a down where there is a change of possession or more than one change of possession. The team in possession at the end of the down can retain possession of the ball if they got possession prior to committing a live ball foul other than USP.
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