Washington Huskies place kicker Grady Gross. Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Watch: Washington credited with controversial field goal against Iowa

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Oct 12, 2024 3:46 PM ET

The Washington Huskies got three points in controversial fashion in Saturday’s game against Iowa, as they were given credit for a field goal on a kick that appeared to go over the uprights at best.

Washington kicker Grady Gross lined up for a 34-yard field goal late in the first half, but his kick appeared to veer to the right. In spite of that, the officials ruled the kick good, much to the confusion of Iowa players and coaches.

Iowa seems to think Washington's FG is no good

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Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz attempted to challenge the call, but was not allowed to do so. Kicks that go over the upright are not reviewable, and it was determined that was what happened here.

"After reviewing the play the ball went over the upright, which makes it technically unreviewable."

The FG stands for Washington pic.twitter.com/OAfF13iUA0

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Kicks that go over the upright can create a real problem for the officials, and that has certainly happened in the past. This one never particularly looked close to going through the uprights, though, and one can certainly understand why Iowa was so furious.

Fortunately for Iowa, it didn’t end up mattering, as the Hawkeyes got a field goal before halftime and wound up blowing the Huskies out, 40-16.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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