The SEC confirmed a trick play by OU that led to a touchdown during its 24-17 home win over Auburn on Saturday was not within the rules.

The two teams were tied at 3 with 10:45 left in the second quarter when OU wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III slowly walked toward his sideline as if he were checking out of the game . But he instead lined up for a pass and quarterback John Mateer found him for a 24-yard touchdown before Auburn 's defense could react.

According to the NCAA rulebook , no simulated replacements or substitutions may be used to confuse opponents. This includes any hideout tactic with or without a substitution. Such a play would draw a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.

A penalty wasn't called, but the SEC released a statement after the game that confirmed

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