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Miami beats Virginia Tech after apparent walk-off TD is overturned in controversial fashion
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Miami escaped with a 38-34 win over Virginia Tech on Friday night.
Virginia Tech appeared to win the game as time expired with a 30-yard touchdown pass from Kyron Drones to Da’Quan Felton. However, after a lengthy replay review, the call on the field of a Hokies touchdown was overturned.
Here’s a replay of the controversial finish:
TD OR NAH? pic.twitter.com/LRW025gWZK
— NMD Grant (@NMDgrant) September 28, 2024
Officials did not immediately provide an explanation for why the call was overturned by replay review. However, there is an angle that appears to show the ball moving before the catch was completed by Felton:
THE BALL IS MOVING!! pic.twitter.com/d8S58jhUUE
— NMD Grant (@NMDgrant) September 28, 2024
Miami now moves to 5-0 on the season and avoids losing its ACC opener as a 17-point favorite.
Cam Ward had a big 4th quarter that included the go-ahead touchdown pass with 1:57 remaining. Ward finished the night 24-of-38 with 343 yards, 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.
The replay booth overturning the call on the field was surprising for ESPN rules analyst Matt Austin, who said he believed there was not sufficient evidence to overrule the initial call.
I’m like 80/20 that was incomplete, but … that’s not incontrovertible…
— Bill Connelly (@ESPN_BillC) September 28, 2024
If it takes you 5 minutes to decide, it’s not clear and obvious evidence.
Virginia Tech got screwed
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 28, 2024
That was a better cliffhanger than anything LOST ever gave us.
— David Ubben (@davidubben) September 28, 2024
There’s no right or wrong answer here. I’m just gonna agree with whatever happens.
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) September 28, 2024
Again if you're not 100% sure, by rule, the play stands.
— Billy Gomila (@BillyGomila) September 28, 2024
that's a touchdown
— parker fleming (@statsowar) September 28, 2024
I can honestly say I’ve never watched the ending of a game and still not known who won.
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) September 28, 2024
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?????
Did 9 in white have possession?? @HokiesFB
If so wildest finish I’ve seen in a long time!!!!— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) September 28, 2024
I really don’t know what the call Shld have been there. I didn’t see enough to overturn it but Miami’s defense was really poor! You have to knock the ball down not try too catch it. Knock the ball down!!!!!!!!!!!!
— David Pollack (@davidpollack47) September 28, 2024
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
