What would have happened if Penn State had returned that interception all the way on our 2-point conversion attempt in the 2nd OT? Two points for them and then they get ball back only down by 4?

They would have scored 2 points.

Oddly enough this sort of question came up during the 2012 Fiesta bowl when Kansas State picked up a missed extra point. If anyone is interested I can break down that instance as it's a little stranger.

Only 2 points were at play during the 2 point attempt so if Penn State ran it back they would have scored two.

Which means it would still be OT because they would still down 30-26 and have their offensive attempt. If they scored a TD in this scenario they would not need to try a 2 points attempt and win at that point.

Basically, the amount of points at play depends on what part of the game is being played. It was a 2 point attempt, thus two only points at play because it was not a normal down. Keep in mind as well that on extra point attempts the clock does not run.

Whereas, something like that time when Auburn returned a missed field goal by Bama allowed them to score a touchdown because it was a regular down situation and a max of 6 points was available on any live snap.

Thanks for response, and sorry to ask a wonky question after such a classic victory!

Just now, RichardDuck said:

Thanks for response, and sorry to ask a wonky question after such a classic victory!

As a high school teacher I'll say this... If you had the question it means someone else had the question as well. So thanks for asking.

Also... I kinda like random rules stuff. Not going to claim being a rules expert but I remember some really random and fringe rules that come up.