Virginia Tech thought they had pulled off a miraculous upset over the No. 7 ranked Miami Hurricanes with a walk-off Hail Mary, but their celebration was short-lived. In a dramatic turn of events, the game-winning touchdown was overturned after a lengthy review, giving Miami a 38-34 victory.
The play in question saw Hokies quarterback Kyron Drones launch a prayer into the endzone, where a cluster of players from both teams fought for the ball. Initially ruled a touchdown catch by Da’Quan Felton, the call was ultimately reversed, much to the dismay of Virginia Tech.
Wide receiver Stephen Gosnell expressed his frustration on social media, calling for consequences for the controversial call. The ACC later explained that the pass was ruled incomplete due to a Miami player touching the ball while out of bounds, ending the play.
The heartbreaking loss dropped Virginia Tech to 2-3 on the season, while Miami improved to 5-0. Both teams will be looking to regroup as they prepare for their upcoming matchups.
Despite the disappointment, the game will be remembered for its thrilling finish and the emotions it evoked from players and fans alike. The Hokies may have been denied a stunning upset, but their resilience and fighting spirit were on full display in a game that will go down in college football history.
