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Virginia Tech loses to Pitt on controversial missed field goal: Was it actually good?

Pittsburgh secured a tight 35-33 conference victory on Friday after a dramatic final play involving Virginia Tech. As regulation expired, Hokies placekicker John Love attempted a potential game-winning 36-yard field goal that appeared to sail directly over the left upright.

Officials ultimately ruled the kick no good, handing the Panthers the two-point win despite conflicting visual evidence from various angles.

The controversial finish drew different interpretations from fans and analysts alike, with former NFL referee Terry McAulay noting that definitive camera angles were lacking and pointing out that the nearest officials immediately signaled a miss. Following the matchup, Virginia Tech coach James Franklin stated in his postgame press conference that he could not tell whether the kick was successful, adding that the referee's final judgment was the only outcome that mattered.

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