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Officials appear to make huge error on Oregon touchdown call

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Nov 2, 2024 4:35 PM ET

The Oregon Ducks got a touchdown on Saturday that perhaps should not have counted.

Quarterback Dillon Gabriel seemingly linked up with wide receiver Evan Stewart for a 2-yard score during the first quarter of the Ducks’ game against Michigan at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Replay seemed to show, however, that the ball hit the ground before Stewart was able to secure it, which would have made the pass incomplete.

Another look at the Oregon TD shows the ball may have hit the ground on the catch

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For whatever reason, the play was not reviewed, and the Michigan sideline seemingly did not spot it until it was too late. CBS only showed the above replay after the extra point had been kicked, which may have contributed to the confusion. Still, the video makes it clear that the line judge was looking directly at the play from a perfect angle and still went with the touchdown call.

It has been a rough few weeks for officials missing clear and obvious calls in the end zone.

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

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