‘They just don’t understand the rule’: Michigan football easily loses challenge vs. Oregon

Michigan football tight end Colston Loveland caught a third-and-8 pass while trailing Oregon, 31-17, to start the fourth quarter right in front of head coach Sherrone Moore, but the play was ruled incomplete.

Fans at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor booed, but Moore then challenged the call on the field. Though Loveland got a foot down in bounds, he did not survive the ground, with the ball jarring loose as he hit the sideline.

After a quick review, the call on the field was confirmed, sparking CBS color commentator Gary Danielson to remark:

“That is just a mistake on the Michigan staff. They do not know the rule, and it cost them a timeout.

“They just don’t understand the rule.”

Michigan lost a key timeout, and punted with 14:49 remaining down two touchdowns.

Michigan loses the challenge on the pass to Loveland that is ruled incomplete.

I get the idea, it’s a big spot, but Loveland just wasn’t able to complete the process of the catch and that looked clear on review.

Now, U-M lost a timeout on top of it all.

— Tony Garcia | Detroit Free Press (@RealTonyGarcia) November 2, 2024

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Publish date : 2024-11-02 22:27:06

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