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Ok, I have official notice from the NCAA:

the rule was changed in 1984

And the Amatuer Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles concurs:

Article 7. A major rules change in 1984 modified the penalty for defensive

pass interference. On pass interference by Team B: Team A’s ball at

the spot of the foul and a first down if the foul occurs less than 15 yards

beyond the previous spot. If the foul occurs 15 or more yards beyond the

previous spot, Team A’s ball, first down and a 15-yard penalty from the

previous spot.

Thanks to all who posted!

Matt