Kayshon Boutte got away with a big mistake during LSU’s game against Alabama on Saturday night in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Boutte caught a 44-yard touchdown pass from TJ Finley early in the second quarter to make it 21-7 Alabama. But replays showed that Boutte actually let go of the ball before crossing the goal line.
The officials did not review the play and let the touchdown stand. Both CBS rules expert Gene Steratore and Fox's Mike Pereira said the officials made an error.
CBS’ announcers said that the play was reviewed quickly and approved for a touchdown. A few minutes later, they clarified further and said the reason why the touchdown stood is because Jontre Kirklin recovered the ball in the end zone.
If that’s the case, then Boutte should have been charged with a fumble, and Kirklin credited with the touchdown. We like to call that move the DeSean Jackson special.
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