However, the referees overturned the call upon review, ruling that Hall was short of the end zone and BYU would have one final play. Chaos ensued as Arizona State fans, who had already begun to celebrate the triumph, rushed onto the field.
“It was pandemonium,” said eyewitness John Carter. “Fans were everywhere, and it took several minutes for security to restore order.”
Amidst the confusion, BYU successfully ran a quarterback sneak for a touchdown to seal the 28-27 victory. The referees’ decision to give BYU one final play has sparked controversy, with Arizona State fans and coaches expressing outrage.
“It’s incredibly disappointing that the game ended this way,” said Sun Devils head coach Kenny Dillingham. “Our fans deserve better than this.”
NCAA officials have announced that an investigation into the incident is underway. BYU head coach Kalani Sitake defended the referees’ decision, stating: “They made the call based on the evidence they had at the time. We’re just grateful to have come away with the win.”
The field storming incident has raised questions about fan safety and the integrity of college football. Experts have called for increased security measures and a stricter enforcement of penalties for premature celebrations.
Public reaction to the incident has been mixed. Some have called for severe punishments against the fans responsible for storming the field, while others have defended their actions, expressing frustration over the reversed call.
As of this writing, no disciplinary action has been taken against Arizona State University or its fans. However, the NCAA investigation is ongoing, and further developments are expected.
