Fghting.Irish

Was this a DPI? 👀 NOTRE DAME FANS ARE FURIOUS AFTER THIS CONTROVERSIAL NO-CALL AGAINST BYU. And the replay makes the situation even more interesting. On the final play of the Notre Dame–BYU matchup, a Fighting Irish receiver attempted to make a catch while being closely defended by a BYU player. But as the football arrived, the defender appeared to make significant contact with the receiver before he could complete the catch. And somehow, no pass interference penalty was called. The video shows the two players battling for position as the ball comes down, with the BYU defender making contact while the Notre Dame receiver attempts to secure the pass. Despite the contact, officials allowed the play to continue without throwing a flag. The decision immediately raised questions about whether defensive pass interference should have been called. Under college football rules, defenders are allowed to compete for the football, but they cannot significantly restrict an eligible receiver’s opportunity to make a catch through illegal contact. The difficult part is determining whether the contact constitutes interference or is simply part of two players competing for the ball. And that’s exactly why plays like this generate so much controversy. For Notre Dame, the stakes couldn’t have been higher, with the play coming at the very end of the game. For BYU, the absence of a penalty meant the defensive play stood. It’s the kind of officiating decision that can dominate the conversation long after the final whistle. One play, no flag, and plenty of controversy. (Via ESPN)