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WATCH: Controversial call in Columbus results in Penn State touchdown
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Talk about a momentum-shifting play.
Midway through the third quarter, Trace Mcsorley threw up a pass 37 yards to the end zone in the direction of receiver DeAndre Thompkins. In one-on-one coverage with Denzel Ward, the two players went up for the jump ball and both appeared to be tied up in the end zone.
On the field, the ruling was an interception by Ward and the Buckeyes. But at such an important juncture in a game with massive implications, it was reviewed further by the officials in the booth at Ohio Stadium.
After it was reviewed, it was actually ruled that Thompkins held position of the ball while on the ground, which resulted in a touchdown. So, rather than Ohio State coming up with an interception to and getting the ball with a chance to tie things up, the score gave Penn State a two-touchdown lead at 35-20.
Here are a few looks at the play:
Unbelievable swing in this colossal matchup. Denzel Ward thought he had a pick, but upon further review: NOPE!
It’s a @PennStateFball TD: pic.twitter.com/oUwuMRGu2x
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 28, 2017
THE INTERCEPTION THAT WASN’T #FOXFieldPass pic.twitter.com/r411cn8PmP
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 28, 2017
Oh my god they reversed it.
Touchdown Penn State. pic.twitter.com/QERD6w7AGx
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) October 28, 2017
That’s about as close as it gets.
What do you think? Did the officials get it right by awarding a touchdown to Penn State? Or should the Buckeyes have been granted the interception?
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB