A controversial holding penalty in double overtime negated a Florida State touchdown against Miami, prompting head coach Mike Norvell to call the decision 'absolutely terrible' and argue it denied his team a chance to finish the game.
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01Summary
- 01The hold was called on Florida State tackle Xavier Chaplin for a snatch-and-trap technique on third-and-21 in double overtime.
- 02The Seminoles were trailing 29-26 at the time and would have had a chance to tie or win with a two-point conversion.
- 03Coach Mike Norvell said he discussed the call with ACC head of officials Gary Patterson but had not yet received a final review.
- 04Norvell also questioned a separate Hail Mary interception that was not reviewed by the replay booth.
- 05The snatch-and-trap technique is regularly taught but has been flagged in other high-profile games in recent years.
02Why it matters
The disputed holding penalty directly decided the outcome of a high-stakes college football game and reignites debate over how officials interpret the snatch-and-trap technique, affecting how similar plays are called in the future.
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