VIDEO: Awful Missed Pass Interference Call Screws Northwestern and Gifts Nebraska Game-Winning Drive
By Thomas Carannante
It looks like the NFL is sending their best down to the NCAA to officiate games, because that's the only possible explanation for this. In a tight battle between Northwestern and Nebraska, but Wildcats were driving in an attempt to take the lead. With the game tied 10-10, the Cornhuskers were on their heels with Northwestern driving into their territory......until this:
How isn’t this pass interference? pic.twitter.com/Q4bFnSYwsS
— Randy Scott (@RandyScottESPN) October 5, 2019
Ah, yes, the good old crack-back defensive block on the incoming pass. The ball was at least five yards away before the linebacker made contact with the receiver.
Even worse? It resulted in an interception and a game-winning field goal for Nebraska.
NEBRASKA WINS IT!
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 5, 2019
Lane McCallum nails the 25-yard FG to move @HuskerFBnation to 4-2 on the season. ?? pic.twitter.com/X1rImULDAu
Terrible.