Pat Fitzgerald on controversial non-PI call: 'I’d like to throw a red flag there'
Northwestern put up its best shot against Nebraska, but the Wildcats came up just short.
In the end, it was a crucial interception thrown by Aidan Smith that turned the tables. With just minutes remaining, Smith was picked off by Lamar Jackson. Nebraska would take that turnover and march downfield to kick the game-winner as time expired.
However, one of the storylines after the game was a controversial non-call on Smith’s interception. On the play, one Huskers defender collided with the would-be receiver on Smith’s fateful throw.
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No flag was thrown, but it sure appeared that the defender arrived very early on the play. Here’s a look at it:
No pass interference here? pic.twitter.com/bUrhmtfn7g
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) October 5, 2019
Head coach Pat Fitzgerald was asked about the play after the game, and he admitted it was questionable. He even said he wishes he had a red flag to throw, a nod to the new NFL rule allowing coaches to challenge pass interference plays.
Matt Hardesty shared Fitzgerald’s post-game comments:
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald is speaking now. Says he saw pass interference on Lamar Jackson’s interception.
“I’d like to throw a red flag there. Wouldn’t that be nice?” pic.twitter.com/oOkTwQRtxh
— Matt Hardesty (@hardestymatt12) October 5, 2019
