Controversy in The Game? Roman Wilson TD upheld after questionable ruling

Michigan has a second touchdown in The Game, but how the Wolverines got there was not without some drama. The play was ruled a touchdown to Roman Wilson, but that play will be a topic of conversation the rest of the way.

The play started with JJ  McCarthy threading a throw between two defenders to Wilson. The receiver was credited with a catch and getting to the goal line, but he did not come up from the ground with the ball.

In fact, Ohio State’s Denzel Burke emerged from the pile with the ball in the end zone. It appeared Wilson never had control of the pass, but the play was originally ruled a touchdown on the field and ruled as “call stands” upon review.

Was this a TD catch for Michigan or nah? pic.twitter.com/cBzycDrlQa

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 25, 2023

This call will be one to revisit with fans and media reacting to the controversial nature in play:

Well, I’m sure everyone will agree on whether that is a TD or INT. No drama coming

— FootballScoop (@FootballScoop) November 25, 2023

OH MY IS THAT A TOUCHEPTION? #Michigan #OhioState

— Nick Filipowski (@NickFilipowski) November 25, 2023

Klatt is kind of losing it here, but I definitely think it’s a touchdown.

— Matt Smith (@MattSmithCFB) November 25, 2023

That’s an interception

— Nathan Swords, MEd (@nathanswords_) November 25, 2023

Woof, I don’t know if Roman Wilson controlled that

— Shehan Jeyarajah (@ShehanJeyarajah) November 25, 2023

Paul Harvey

Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.