The Big Ten says USC should have been penalized after having reserve quarterback Sam Huard wear the same jersey number as primary punter Sam Johnson to successfully execute a fake punt pass in Friday's win against Northwestern .

Early in the second quarter, USC faced fourth-and-6 and lined up in punt formation. Huard, the team's third-string quarterback, took the field wearing No. 80, which is also Johnson's number, and positioned himself as the punter. Huard took the long snap and completed a 10-yard pass to Tanook Hines . USC went on to score a touchdown and take a 14-7 lead, eventually winning 38-17.

Both Huard and Johnson were listed with No. 80 on USC's game-day roster, but Huard appears as No. 7 on the team's online roster and in the game notes for the Northwestern contes

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