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October 15, 1988: Top ranked Miami was a 4 point favorite over fourth ranked Notre Dame in South Bend. The over/under was 41.5.
The famous Cleveland Gary play is at 2:38:15. The officiating crew unbelievably botched the call, somehow believing it was 4th and goal. To this day conventional wisdom and countless summaries of the game call it a fumble. It was not ruled a fumble. The referees incorrectly awarded the ball to Notre Dame on downs. Initially one member of the officiating crew admitted the gaffe. Then the entire group clammed up once it became obvious that if they merely shut up they could avoid scrutiny and embarrassment while the college football world conveniently described it as a fumble.
Google the phrase, "Ref: UM fumble call was wrong" to see the related article in the Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel from three days after the game, including many devastating quotes from that unnamed member of the officiating crew.