Right call? Minnesota benefits from controversial touchdown ruling vs. Iowa
We have controversy in Iowa City.
Trailing 10-3 in the second quarter, Minnesota was facing a 4th-and-2 from Iowa’s 37-yard-line. Coach PJ Fleck elected to go for the first down. Minnesota dialed up play-action and tight end Ko Kieft snuck behind the defense. Quarterback Cole Kramer found him over the top and the 6-foot-5 tight end rumbled for a game-tying score.
Or did he?
On the field, in real-time, it felt like a touchdown. But replay review appeared to show Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins punching the ball loose as Kieft was crossing the goal line. Officials reviewed the play and ruled the play a touchdown.
You be the judge.
After further review this Gophers' TD is confirmed
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