announcer: worst call in NCAA history

Iowa State's Xavier Hutchinson was flagged for a taunting penalty that is hard to believe. Oklahoma State vs Iowa State

[@ST-xg3gy]

Please fire that ref immediately. Talk about power abuse.

[@ericdaniel323]

Those are conference officials trying to look out for their undefeated teams. They were using their power the way the conference expects them to. The Big12 want OU and OSU undefeated when they play so the winner is more likely to get into the playoffs.

[@Chris-0703]

Guy voted Trump for sure

[@birch5757]

@@Chris-0703 people bringing their politics into unrelated matters is part of the reason we got trump in the first place. Congratulations on being part of the problem.

[@localizer3195]

@@birch5757 well said

[@jaredslabaugh3181]

@@Chris-0703 Trump 2024!

[@bobbypierce6536]

Taunting on a touchdown shouldn’t remove a touchdown. It should just make for a longer kickoff.

[@3Brandon11]

I've been saying that forever. They did nothing wrong to get in to the end zone like holding or anything, so they shouldn't take away a touchdown

[@teddyjackson1902]

It wasn’t taunting.

[@tayloraston6041]

@@teddyjackson1902 like… if they really wanted to throw a flag on they. Wouldn’t excessive celebration come before taunting..? Plus isn’t taunting only penalized in the nfl?

[@mitchellharger1409]

It doesn't, they had to say he was taunting before he got to the end zone. If it was a taunting on the celebration they'd call it after the play

[@whothebeast666]

Or longer extra point at the MOST

[@daltonkay4142]

There is absolutely no reason for taunting to reverse a touchdown.

[@elivandrisse]

Right?? If he taunted he scores, if he didn't taunt he scores. Why does it change?

[@daltonkay4142]

@@elivandrisse I guess it’s supposed to try and prevent taunting, but I think 15 yards tacked onto the spot of the kickoff would do the same… not that I think it should be a penalty anyway

[@robertbowman448]

Tell that to the NCAA Rules Committee. They purposely changed that enforcement years ago because players taunting didn't care if the kickoff or extra point was more difficult. Take points off the board and hurt their stats line, that they care about.

[@daltonkay4142]

@@robertbowman448 fair, I just don’t like that something that doesn’t affect the touchdown itself reverses a touchdown. Wish they could come up with a unique punishment like not getting an extra point or 25 on kickoff so coaches would jump their asses harder.

[@salvatoreregalbuto5444]

the ncaa is just fixed

[@maxm7202]

The ref got booed for the next 5 plays. Terrible call. Great game.

[@DanielNebergall]

Time to fine officiating crews for terrible calls

[@boominator64]

Fire the official who made such a horrific call. Obvious incompetence or they are protecting a point spread wager.

[@noragriffin6432]

Absolutely!!!

[@davidsmith-uw2ci]

Definitely i always thought the same thing that will definitely clean that up

[@jrmako7933]

@@MuNameSent Players get benched for playing bad or fined for acting out. Refs have zero repercussions. Even the universally shitty ones still have jobs. So yes, fine them.

[@koreyjeffers6963]

Bro, absolutely spiffing idea. That is brilliant. Players and coaches get fined, and I know refs don't necessarily make as much as them, not even close, but a fine that is comparable to the fines players receive in terms of % of yearly salary is completely reasonable. Get this idea in front of the right guys in the NFL and NCAAF stat. Honestly though the refs probably have the equivalent of the nflpa and it's stipulated that they can't be fined.

[@carolewhyte1943]

i spend a lot of time rolling my eyes over youtube headers that claim something as the "best" or "worst" of something. but i've been watching football for decades and this may, indeed, have been the worst call that i have ever seen.

[@carl4291]

Carole, well said. I was thinking the exact same thing

[@146TS]

Welcome to the Big 12. As a Baylor fan, I can tell you that our conference has terrible officials.

[@mitchcallihan4978]

Same. Inexcusable

[@noyou9379]

I wouldn't say the worst call as I have seen that type of call numerous times. Calls like that are what make people think the games are fixed cause the pulled a TD for no reason.

[@ModeratelyAmused]

@@noyou9379 removing a TD because a player changed stride at the 3 yard line is not something that has been called several times. and this is coming from a fan that thinks a player should be benched the rest of a game if the player drops a ball short of the end zone to celebrate.

[@nathancraig4480]

That young man did nothing wrong. It looked like he thought about it, maybe, but then decided otherwise. Simply looking back quickly to see if your defensive pursuers are closing is part of the dang game.

[@terrymcvicker7064]

Im an Okla state fan.but i must say that was a bad call by the ref.

[@nater6789]

It’s up to the refs discretion. They set the rules up this way to be able to cover for them fixing games. It’s a bigger problem and industry than most realize.

[@drakeaamold7577]

God is good

[@markotto3334]

Clearly undeniably high steps toward the end zone. Penalty. Correct call.

[@bigman3078]

@@drakeaamold7577 does that make the refs here Satan

[@donorkat1]

Ref should have been fired on the spot. That was not in any way, shape or form taunting. It was barely celebrating.

[@jackspinner1945]

As an Oklahoma state fan I agree

[@castlelord8995]

Absolutely. Fire him immediately. There should be zero tolerance for such a stupid call

[@quigonkenny]

Apparently turning around to see how close your pursuers are is "taunting", judging by the placement after the play.

[@drakeaamold7577]

God is good

[@control_the_pet_population]

He was flagged for the little high stepping , not so much turning his head around. I think it's a pretty dumb rule, but it's NOT the refs fault. You can tell by the body language of the player .. he knew what he did... as he shut it down almost immediately. Again, not defending the rule, but the refs are just doing what they are told. Any hint of celebration while the ball is in play will usually draw a flag.

[@ddnc1983]

Not clickbait, this was simply the worst call imaginable.

[@chenglee4651]

Vegas: "Damn it, we need the under of this game" Ref: "I got you fam"

[@h8sjws735]

I used to laugh at folks who said shit like that..till I started paying close attention. Aint saying it's fixed, but the bad beats I've suffered lately have me a lil more open to the idea

[@tamuman93]

Exactly. We’re seeing a lot more fixed games in college ball now. It’s a shame.

[@rayglaze4720]

It’s no doubt big money! I could care less about either team. That’s a horrible call.

[@bigronnie9629]

@@rayglaze4720 Been watching football for 32 years now and there is def some shady shit going down. Been noticing it for the last 4 5 years now. It's gotten really bad in the last two. If it happened in the NBA you know damn well it's happening in cfb and the NFL. Vegas is making money hand over fist and you can bet refs are getting greased

[@christopherflowers2327]

This is the truth!

[@mikek7190]

On a positive note, it's comforting to know that MLB and the NFL aren't the only leagues with horseshit officiating.

[@blade1300]

NHL has entered the conversation.

[@DaDitka]

We should strive for equity in everything, right? Good for them that they are being just as bad in officiating as other leagues. We should celebrate this.

[@jhaz89]

This was a horrific call but maybe have you ever thought about the possibility that officiating is a lot more difficult than it seems? Refs don't have replays and slow motion zoom, and don't have an elevated vantage point, and there's a lot going on. Maybe it's not that every ref of every sport just happens to be horrible, but officiating is difficult....Strange concept, right?

[@DaDitka]

@@jhaz89 I had aspirations to be a baseball umpire when I was a teen. I umped one year of Little League, and when it was over, I dropped those aspirations as fast as my favorite football team's defense gives up points. Yeah, I do agree. Being an official in any sport is hard. You have to know the rulebook like Mr. Scott knows the Enterprise, you have to make split-second decisions and calls, and no matter what you do, someone is going to scream at you. It was hard on the Little League level. I can't imagine what it is like on a professional level, especially at the top.

[@christopherc5570]

and when the ai takes over we will complain about that

[@TermHitsBills]

As an Oklahoma State fan I was glad that they continued to score a touchdown that drive.

[@TermHitsBills]

@Krombopulous Michael okay?

[@ashtonhamilton1055]

Wow how rude they must be a ou fan

[@Kylorenz710]

This is why reffs need post game interviews as well. Just like the players & coaches! Interviewed by the reporters.

[@jonrudd4733]

That's why the NCAA needs independently chosen refs by the college's.

[@donnybrook8824]

That’ll never happen to keep the game rigged

[@seandobson6221]

This happened once when Sterling Shepard was our receiver. He scored a TD. He scores and did the Superman open shirt move. They penalized him saying he did a throat slash taunt.

[@macofalltrades6396]

Because the officials are making subjective calls on actions based in a culture they left behind twenty or more years ago. I don't like celebrations myself - I think Walter Payton's philosophy rules - but at least know what you're flagging so that you don't come off as both an asshole AND an idiot.

[@timkluna5185]

I have seen a lot of bad calls, but wow that was one bad call. Fire the ref.

[@LTNye]

That's John Walters, the voice of the Iowa State Cyclones! He's still right, though.

[@mikec886]

Fixed

[@eaglevision9791]

I’ve been watching football for about 40 years now and I can’t remember the officiating being this bad…ever! There have always been bad calls/no calls but the 2021 season has been, by far, the worst I’ve personally seen.

[@CaptianMac]

I mean sports betting becoming legal in most states between 2018-2020 and the worst officiating being in 2021 would be a pretty big coincidence...

[@billkranz8035]

The runner shoved his hand down at the defenders crotch.

[@mckinleymac3452]

@@billkranz8035 Certainly you do not mean at 1:03 in this video? If you do then that's pretty sorry trolling on your part.

[@mageofthestorm1]

Amen.

[@---nj2pe]

TAUNTING??? he barely even celebrated

[@ChildishDanbino]

Absolutely atrocious call.. I remember Iowa vs Florida in 2006 where there was like 5 or 6 just baffling calls. On one of them, Clinton Solomon got called for a face mask after nearly getting decapitated by a Florida player. That’s my pick for the worst call ever. Our state just can’t catch a break sometimes lol (peep the UNI profile pic)

[@alogsdino5311]

It really is the state of Iowa vs the world sometimes

[@darkjedi74]

I am a dyed in the wool Iowa fan, with no love for ISU whatsoever. But that is absolutely an unconscionable call that can never be made! There is no other way of putting it but that is a flagrant abuse of officiating authority. When in doubt on a play like that, always lean towards the no call!

[@janetracer]

I'm seeing more and more of these very questionable calls, (see Bears/Steelers game) gotta wonder if some of these refs are in a bit too deep with their sport's betting apps?

[@adriancarter4302]

Would have loved to know the spread numbers I'm taking Iowa st didn't cover. With calls like that that ref was probably bought and sold.

[@DaDitka]

I sincerely hope you are wrong. But I won't be surprised if you are right.

[@jamesonlawler8174]

ISU did in fact cover the spread

[@randyjohnson6845]

One extra long stride at the 3 yard line....I almost can't believe what I'm seeing

[@PCCphoenix]

Two words: *NO PENALTY.*

[@SwabLevy]

Why does no ref get held accountable for the actions? Literally happens in no other job on earth. If a ref does a bad job, he is not asked to referee a playoff game. That's his punishment. He goes on vacation early. I hope machines and computers steal their jobs. I can't wait to laugh at them for losing their job to a machine, not because the machine is better at doing their job, but because the machine is accountable and the ref is not

[@tonebangerz6069]

Well said.

[@skudfo2711]

"...get held accountable for the actions? Literally happens in no other job on earth". I guess you don't watch the weather reports and haven't noticed our last two presidents, just to name a few.

[@SwabLevy]

@@skudfo2711 your right, but a weather reporter is just a spokesperson for computer simulations, and as far as the politicians, they are (presumably) voted in by their constituents, and can be brought on trial for their actions or inaction

[@anthonygaydotcom]

Cops

[@SwabLevy]

@@anthonygaydotcom for the most part that is true, there is an well known code that cops unquestionably cover for each other. There are some bad cops amongst many good ones, and the good ones are often put in compromising situations where they have to cover for bad cops or be ostracized... or that's the way they make it seem in TV. However, we are seeing more bad cops, only when caught on camera, bright to trial, convicted etc. They can be held accountable, but it's rare and hard to do,

[@Jms3424]

If that’s not the worst call ever, it’s definitely in the top 10

[@jodygrimmett3745]

Whoever threw that flag must have a small manhood. That was weak.

[@morganh2800]

Nah just a lot of money on the spread.

[@PongGod]

So now turning your head around to look back for pursuing defenders and then changing your gait slightly as you go into the end zone qualifies as "taunting"? Beyond absurd.

[@orlandosantana8490]

Whenever a player breaks free like that, they usually look back to make sure there isnt a defender closing in. Pretty soon we will start giving out participation trophies ao no one gets their feelings hurt SMH

[@zachmoore9974]

He high stepped, it wasn't because he looked back. We've known about this rule for quite some time, yet players continue to elect to act like they've never been in the endzone before and draw the penalty.

[@orlandosantana8490]

@@zachmoore9974 i never knew that they cant high step into the endzone when you break away. I thought he was flagged for looking back and they considered that taunting

[@orlandosantana8490]

@@zachmoore9974 so high stepping into the endzone is a penalty?

[@michag4337]

@@zachmoore9974 I'm a die hard Iowa fan. that's a bullshit call, and if you think it's a taunt you probably have a sick coin collection, and some jazzy cartigan/button down combos. Fans love the emotion of the game, let the kids have fun. This was a bullshit call, and I have a hard time believing anyone who thinks this is right likes football at all.

[@zachmoore9974]

@@michag4337 It's not what I think, it's what the rule book says. Maybe next time the player should act like he's scored before. Just a thought.

[@UnicowBoySlots]

Ref: I’m about to make the worse call ever Tony Corrante on MNF: Hold my Flag

[@youtubesucks1242]

If you're talking about the taunting, I believe the flag was textbook to the rule (stupid rule but it exists and so must be followed). Now whether his motive to throw the flag was because he felt it was taunting or because he felt Marsh ran to closely behind him is another thing

[@leonardshevlin7260]

Marsh acted like an idiot. Why give an official any grounds for throwing a flag?

[@scvanguard1]

Dude just looked back to see how close anyone was to him. Certainly not “taunting”.

[@zachmoore9974]

He high stepped. How is everyone missing that?

[@scvanguard1]

@@zachmoore9974 high stepping is “taunting”? Um….ok.

[@jerm8319]

@@zachmoore9974 you can’t be fr with that bro 😂 It was just a bad call no way around it

[@zachmoore9974]

@@jerm8319 It's what the rule book says; it doesn't matter what I think about the call.

[@brandonhughes7484]

@@scvanguard1 high stepping is absolutely taunting when nobody else is around.

[@mikecreger9702]

The rule specifically states "high-stepping" is taunting. I guess if you do it in the last 5 yrds to keep someone from a shoestring tackle, its still taunting?

[@philipjoupperi5558]

I knew it. It had to be something automatic and not discretionary. Thanks for the explanation, Mike.

[@willeodsson]

That was barely a high step if any. Looked more like he was transferring his weight too the other leg

[@mikecreger9702]

@@willeodsson I agree but they are looking for the taunting stuff vigorously this season.

[@Rcknroler913]

High stepping is not taunting.

[@joshuadowdle9691]

@@mikecreger9702 Why this season? Did some horrible thing happen to make them crack down on it?

[@amishmime]

I’ve seen worse calls actually-although this one is pretty bad. This season a guy scored a touchdown and celebrated by saluting. Penalty. A punter on a fake punt ran like 50 yards for a TD untouched. He got to the 10 yd line or so and made a slight gesture with his hand like -man no one touched me. Can’t believe I scored a touchdown. No intention of taunting. These refs are draining the game of college football. The emotion and excitement these players have is what separates the NCAA from the NFL. What’s worse is you see legit taunting that goes uncalled. It’s too subjective to be a rule.

[@flavortown4141]

Taunting doesn't affect the outcome of the play. Tf are they getting that from

[@chasebethersonton5169]

It does. They took away the touchdown.

[@jakobiarueya1208]

I was there, they literally called it back

[@MrIncred1ble92]

It was because the "taunting" was before the touchdown. Still a terrible call tho

[@markgrove2030]

@@chasebethersonton5169 Play yes. Game no.

[@dugroz]

The enforcement was correct. The decision to call it in the 1st place???? No.

[@deankimball8586]

That’s total bs

[@lincolnvansickel1965]

was at the game, ref's got booed rest of game and we didn't stop at all🤣

[@philjones7517]

This looks like how the refs are always rapping the Razorbacks

[@BiggHogg870]

😄🤣 I was looking for a Hog comment lol! We have a few worst calls ever.

[@boominator64]

There was nobody around him to taunt. Looks like a case of the ref had to protect the point spread with a call like that. They should be fired as a ref for such obvious incompetence and his finance accounts audited for bribes.

[@shooty22]

This type of stuff always happens to protect bigger schools from upsets

[@PatrickHenryLibertyorDeath]

Years ago this cost Georgia a game. AJ Green at home last sec touchdown brought back for celebration. With all the cameras on the field they couldn't show it. His mouth wasn't moving his arms nothing. He just stood there in the enzone listening to the cheers waiting for the team to run up. Two remaining long ball attempts failed and we lost the game. Still convinced the ref was dirty.

[@zgarrett14]

I vaguely remember this. I am a GA fan. Do you remember who they were playing?

[@mustang4life]

More than one official needs to be held accountable for this epically disaster of a call. I seriously believe it is a conflict of interest if officials choose to bet on games which they officiate, as that is the highest offense regarding violation of ethics in such a profession. I am uncertain how to speculate any other narrative after viewing this grievance of an act.

[@claytonbearden7793]

I'm an Oklahoma fan so no love lost for these 2 teams, but I remember watching this live and I got super pissed! Had nothing to do with my team, but this kind of shit has a trickle down effect amd we've already seen it in the NFL, like grow the fuck up these are people playing a passionate sport and even with that this was as ticky tac as it gets. For shame Big 12 refs For fucking Shame!

[@johnbarker5009]

Wish this video were right, but officials made calls just as bad against ISU multiple times in the WVU game.

[@itsatalex3059]

You know it's bad when even people on the other team are booing the call.

[@chriss.9398]

Woah, that is unusually bad. It's not just on a regular play but a touchdown too.

[@michaelangellotti4773]

The game is eating itself, ain't worth a shit no more

[@scottbrown7497]

They must have been the refs in Pittsburghast night for the Steelers and Bears

[@SuperJuiceman11]

This is literally the worst and most absurd call I've ever heard if I were a coach I would not have my players continue the game until corrected

[@treysheeks2871]

As someone who worked security for that game, during the commercial break after we scored that drive they booed the ENTIRE time

[@johnmcaraher]

The trouble is the rule as much as the ref. The call is based on part (e) below, which prohibits "obviously altering stride" when an unopposed ball carrier approaches the end zone, so it's a technically correct call. Yet any reasonable sports fan knows the call is garbage, and the ref probably should have exercised some discretion and not tossed a flag. Here's the official list of actions prohibited by the NCAA unsportsmanlike conduct rule: "Specifically prohibited acts and conduct include: 1. No player, substitute, coach or other person subject to the rules shall use abusive, threatening or obscene language or gestures, or engage in such acts that provoke ill will or are demeaning to an opponent, to game officials or to the image of the game, including but not limited to: (a) Pointing the finger(s), hand(s), arm(s) or ball at an opponent, or imitating the slashing of the throat. (b) Taunting, baiting or ridiculing an opponent verbally. (c) Inciting an opponent or spectators in any other way, such as simulating the firing of a weapon or placing a hand by the ear to request recognition. (d) Any delayed, excessive, prolonged or choreographed act by which a player (or players) attempts to focus attention upon themself (or themselves). (e) An unopposed ball carrier obviously altering stride when approaching the opponent’s goal line or diving into the end zone. (f ) A player removing their helmet after the ball is dead and before they are in the team area (Exceptions: Team, media or injury timeouts; equipment adjustment; through play; between periods; and during a measurement for a first down). (g) Punching one’s own chest or crossing one’s arms in front of the chest while standing over a prone player. (h) Going into the stands to interact with spectators, or bowing at the waist after a good play. (i) Intentionally removing the helmet while the ball is alive. (j) Dead-ball contact fouls such as pushing, shoving, striking, etc. that occur clearly after the ball is dead and that are not part of the game action. (A.R. 9-2-1-X) (k) After the ball is dead, using forcible contact to push or pull an opponent off the pile. (A.R. 9-2-1-X)" from cfoaref.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FR21-Rule-Book.pdf

[@chrisbeatty743]

I mean if that’s in the rules then this wasn’t technically a bad call but it’s stupid that it’s a rule and it’s stupid that they enforced it. Just because it’s a rule doesn’t mean it has to be enforced

[@teddyjackson1902]

Nanny state is breaking through into every facet of life. This is an absurd call not unlike the marsh call in the NFL that cost Chicago the game against Pittsburgh last Monday Night.

[@AEMT-ks4so]

There's been a few of these calls this year? What are they looking for that makes this taunting?

[@shawnrashall6323]

Unsportsmanlike conduct for looking back to see if someone is near him??? To steal the line from ESPN, C'MON MAN!!!!!!

[@patrickfitzgerald9897]

Best part was 3 plays later same guy gets td

[@ruraladventurer1884]

They're kids. Let them have a little bit of fun out there.

[@chrislouden7329]

And when a player on the other team retaliate with I cheap shot later on because of this taunting let it go too right? I was a college ref involved in two bench clearing brawls because of stuff like this

[@jimboslayton283]

Was this ref in Lubbock last week?

[@26longlongtime]

Next "Taunting, number 7, he exhaled after the snap"

[@bhwre]

Fact check: this is indeed the worst call in college football history.

[@carolblackburn6008]

I disagree with the refs call and I am routing for the other team!

[@cyclone4life_isu142]

After watching every Big 12 Football game this fall, I’ve got to admit I’ve never seen one play like this. There has not been ONE TD called back due to a taunting call except the one called on ISU vs OSU. (I record every Big 12 football game to watch them later.) The worst thing that could have happened is if this Ref caused ISU to lose this game for a totally bogus call. Thus, it was a major win for ISU to overcome OSU and the zebras on the field. Kudos to perseverance to ISU players & coaching staff on their win.

[@kevinanderson6094]

The dude literally did nothing. Looked behind himself to see if he was getting chased and then jogged into the endzone. That really is one of the worst calls I've ever seen.

[@internetreferee8463]

I'm gonna be in the minority here and say it was a good call. That celebration was so weak it deserved to be flagged.

[@Gk54493]

Definitely rigged

[@turtleislandlac1490]

Agreed I think the ref was trying to fix the game for the higher ranked team, OSU. Then realized he couldn't tamper anymore because of the crowd reaction, which is probably why ISU ended up winning the game anyway. Would have been a bigger story if ISU had lost.

[@robertherberg9595]

What's funny is that the refs missed about 16 holding penalties in this game.

[@NijimaSan]

Let’s admit it. We’ve ALL seen SO much worse with absolutely NO punishment whatsoever.

[@peterfrank1572]

Welcome to the era of.... "cancel culture" .... !

[@josephsanchez5987]

And rigged bullshit

[@mrmoose6619]

I saw this live and questioned it... I still do. Turing around to see where the defense is... normal. Those steps can be attributed to looking backwards... I don't get it.

[@scottmoseley5122]

As an O State fan,that call was horrible! I am glad ISU scored a TD on that drive to make it right. Good game ISU.. y'all beat us fairly and squarely.

[@TheStanleyWay]

Well now I have to look up the game to see what happens next.

[@joshuawood1436]

Never heard of taunting negating a TD, nor did I even see #8 taunt. That ref needs to be fired immediately.

[@gimbobjenkins405]

Going by what they said the spot of the foul is it was the look back that was taunting, awesome.

[@unclecreepy4185]

What’s weird isn’t that they called taunting but where they think the foul occurred. The ball is spotted on the 18 meaning the ref said he “taunted” on the 3. He turns his head around on the 17 until the 9. Then starts to slow down and do, I guess, his taunting high step on the 7. Then puts his hands up 3 yards into the end zone.

[@rationalconservative386]

That's absolutely ridiculous.

[@l.l.c.]

I've always said that officials should be made to do post game press conferences to explain their decisions.

[@mikerowe3776]

There’s a difference between a “bad” call and a non existent figment of your imagination call.

[@tamuman93]

I’m a Texas Aggie and we see a lot of hate calls from Refs all the time. But THIS is one of the worst calls I have ever seen in college ball. It’s really bad.

[@stephen4763]

That is so weak. Looking back to see if potential defenders are closing is part of the game. SMH 😒

[@jasonthomas5196]

Someone please tell me there was at least an inquiry.

[@jonrice6855]

Dude looked back to see how close the defender was how's that unsportsmanlike SMH

[@xtlm]

I saw him do a thing in the endzone, which was just a thing. Leading up to the endzone were only football moves. He looked for more defenders as you are supposed to do. I'd bet that someone bet.

[@gerardcmazz]

I agree that it should be longer kickoff keep touchdown but he took a high step before the endzone st the two yard line which is taunting it’s kind of dumb but it’s a rule people don’t realize this

[@crusader7659]

That moment the drunk guy at the end of the bar really is better than the refs

[@SA-92552]

Ridiculous call. I'd have to put it right there beside the call against Kansas State in their Pinstripe Bowl against Syracuse. The K-State receiver scores a possible game tying touchdown, gives a brief military salute to the fans in the end zone and gets the penalty. K-State is backed up 15 yards , can't make the two point conversion and loses the game 36-34. This kinda stuff happens a lot to teams like Iowa State and Kansas State.

[@SES77]

Dude, I swear some of these refs have it out for us heartland teams.

[@joshuafichtelman2605]

Did they win or lose this game I’m wondering now

[@stuartkeeton1702]

That's crazy, totally uncalled for! Ref must be OSU fan!

[@trevorminyard8885]

This kid was actually smart enough to check and make sure he had enough space to start celebrating, something that a lot of players haven’t in the past and regretted it, and the ref took away his touchdown anyway for it.

[@scootaroo28]

Pretty sure that ref was compromised. He should be investigated. For real.

[@yourmoooa7266]

Minds me of the bears game vs Pittsburgh

[@johnwarner9474]

How much does the big 6 get if a team goes to playoffs

[@chriscamardelle3821]

As a Saints fan we feel you

[@lebronjericho6008]

Ayyye I was 7th row of that corner where he celebrated wasn’t too mad about the call cuz I got a dope vid of his TD soon after 🔥🔥

[@demetriusevans1173]

Was that ref Tim Donagy?...

[@jcwade740]

It’s the high stepping he started doin at the end

[@aquilathegreat9486]

Good thing this was called. My kids were watching. They, for a second, thought having fun playing a game was alright. Shameful.

[@morticianjohn]

I made a call this bad one time in my third game as a volunteer for AYSO soccer for 10 year old kids.

[@Nate_doggy_dawg]

Just looked at the play by play and Iowa State ended up scoring a touchdown anyway and went on to win 24-21. So it didn’t impact the game that much, but it could have.

[@berkleykading5483]

The spread was -7 Iowa St with an over/under of 47, final was 24-21 Iowa St🤔

[@bouldercryptosissydragon8807]

Actually surprised they let Iowa st. even get the W, the ref was a Sooner fan, in my honest opinion.

[@jrizzledrizzle4697]

What did he do?

[@dustinarchambo5298]

The wide receiver later in the game on 4th down caught a screen pass for a first down with a minute something to go. Obvious he got it. But forward progress was stop with no whistles blown and he picked it up. Bad calls all around in that game.

[@papabee5680]

Why would he call that?

[@AuburnMan]

Have you watch SEC football this year!?