Defensive PAT Value?

[paulsonj72]

I know the rule here but on another site(not rules related) people are saying a defensive PAT return in NCAA football depends on it was a kick or 2 point attempt. Would someone please state clearly and unequivocaly that ALL defensive PAT returns are worth 2 points to the defense. And if possible cite the rule so I am not called a liar. Thank you very much

[JugglingReferee]

The table of scores lists a touchdown as 2 points when successful during a try.

A field goal is worth 1. However, only Team A can score by means of a field goal. Team B's only scoring option is a touchdown, which is the aforementioned 2 points. Should they try to score via a field goal somehow, it would be an illegal kick, and with the loss of down, would nullify any possible point scored.

That's just my Canadian understanding of NCAA rules.

[HLin NC]

If it is not a "rules related" site, just link this forum to them when you tell them they're wrong

[JasonTX]

In NCAA, as mentioned, during a Try (extra point / PAT in fan language)

A touchdown is worth 2 points.
A successful kick is worth 1 point.
A safety scores 1 point.

Using their logic the defense would only get 3 points if they blocked a regular field goal and ran it back. But we all know that would be a touchdown and 6 points. It's all pretty simple using the point value chart in the NCAA rule book as listed.

[Texas Aggie]

ALL defensive PAT returns are worth 2 points to the defense.

If by "return" you mean Team B (what you called defense) advances a live ball beyond Team A's goal line, so definitively stated.