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Mario Cristobal scolds officiating after Miami's controversial loss at Notre Dame: 'I'm beyond upset'

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal expressed intense frustration following a 31-24 defeat against Notre Dame on Saturday. The top-ranked Hurricanes saw a potential game-tying touchdown by Elija Lofton negated in the final minutes after officials ruled the pass incomplete, determining that defender Luke Talich forced the ball loose before the receiver exited the end zone.

Cristobal initially lashed out at the officiating crew before later retracting his comments to emphasize personal accountability. Quarterback Darian Mensah, who threw for 276 yards and three scores, echoed the sentiment that the team should have performed well enough to avoid relying on a single officiating decision.

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