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Former NFL referee confirms mistake in Notre Dame vs. BYU game

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish suffered a heartbreaking loss to BYU in a College Football Playoff-contending game, but a former NFL official has since cast doubt on the final moments of the match. Notre Dame trailed by four points with the ball on the one-yard line and one second left on the clock when quarterback CJ Carr’s pass to Jaden Greathouse fell incomplete.

Though Greathouse appeared to be held up before the catch, no penalty was called, and the game ended with Notre Dame’s playoff hopes seemingly dashed. However, Terry McAulay, a former NFL referee and current CBS Sports rules analyst, pointed out that replay officials failed to review the clock, which showed an extra second remaining when the ball hit the ground.

This oversight could have granted Notre Dame one final play, potentially altering the outcome of the game. The controversy stems from both the missed pass interference call and the clock discrepancy, raising questions about the officiating in a critical moment for the Irish’s season.

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