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‘This Is Illegal,’ ‘How Inexcusable Was This?’ — CFB Fans Question How SEC Refs Allowed Controversial Tennessee Onside Kick vs. Texas

The Longhorns secured a narrow 20-17 victory over the Volunteers at Neyland Stadium, pushing their undefeated record to four wins and no losses. A late special teams play generated significant controversy when Tennessee executed an unconventional drop kick on an onside recovery that analysts and fans argued should have been penalized for failing to originate from the standard 35-yard line.

Despite the successful recovery and subsequent efforts to mount a comeback, the Volunteers ultimately fell short as a final Hail Pass attempt failed in the end zone.

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