Unsportsmanlike penalty and no automatic first down!

[JasonTX]

If you were in Texas or Massachusetts it would be an automatic first down.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JasonTX

If you were in Texas or Massachusetts it would be an automatic first down.

2 of 50 states.

My question would be, "Why isn't it fourth down?" USC is typically a succeeding spot enforcement.

[JasonTX]

Originally Posted by Rich

2 of 50 states.

My question would be, "Why isn't it fourth down?" USC is typically a succeeding spot enforcement.

NCAA changed the rule. USC is now treated just like any other live ball foul, such as facemask, holding, etc. If it happens during the play we treat it no different than those other fouls. If it's on the defense it is an automatic first down.

[ump33]

Originally Posted by Rich

2 of 50 states.

My question would be, "Why isn't it fourth down?" USC is typically a succeeding spot enforcement.

Good catch, I was caught up in the "no automatic 1st Down" part of the question and overlooked USC is Succeeding Spot. I have corrected my original reply.