Big Ten Officiating Supervisor Says Ohio State's Fumble Return TD in Fiesta Bowl Should Have Counted

The Clemson Tigers advanced to the CFP National Championship Game after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes, but it didn't come without controversy.

Perhaps the most-discussed play was a forced fumble by Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah on receiver Justyn Ross, which initially resulted in a return touchdown by defensive back Jordan Fuller. Yet, officials overturned the score, saying that Ross' reception was incomplete due to a lack of a football move, even though he took three steps without the ball moving in his hands.

Well, the Buckeyes have some support from the Big Ten conference.

Big Ten supervisor of officiating Bill Carollo told CBS Sports on Monday that the touchdown should have counted.

"I haven't talked to anybody who thought it was an incomplete pass," said Carollo, via CBS Sports. "To reverse it, it has to be really obvious."

Carollo spoke with Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, who noted he was upset over the play. Carollo even spoke with SEC officiating supervisor Steve Shaw about the decision, as a high-ranking conference referee worked the Fiesta Bowl.

The SEC has yet to release a statement on the botched call. However, referee Ken Williamson told a pool reporter that the call was made due to Ross not completing the process of a catch.

Carollo's comments have no effect on Ohio State, as their season is over. It's too little, too late.