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Northwestern QB Aidan Smith takes responsibility for game-changing interception against Nebraska
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The ending of the Northwestern-Nebraska game was a wild one.
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Northwestern went with Aidan Smith at quarterback as opposed to Hunter Johnson and Smith made a few plays to keep Northwestern in the game. The contest was tied 10-10 until 1:00 remained in the game.
At that point, Smith threw a pass that ultimately got intercepted and a few plays later, Nebraska would kick the game-winning field goal. 13-10. Game over.
Here’s the interception, by the way, which many have said a defensive pass interference should have been called:
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Looks like pass interference, no?
After the game, Smith was asked about the play in its entirety:
Smith on the DPI no-call: "I made a poor decision…would I have liked the pass interference call? Yes. Would I like that throw back? Yes."
— Inside NU (@insidenu) October 6, 2019
Credit to Smith for taking responsibility here. He says he made a poor decision, and realistically, he probably did. The outcome of the game suggests that.
However, pass interference undoubtedly should have been called. Regardless, Smith is owning up to what happened.
Kevin covers Big Ten football for Saturday Tradition.