Did refs blow it? Virginia Tech field goal ruled no good in loss to Pitt
Virginia Tech lost to Pitt 35-33 after a controversial missed field goal call by officials at the end of the game. Despite the frustration, coach James Franklin expressed full support for his kicker and noted that the game's outcome was determined by multiple factors.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing debates regarding officiating accuracy and the limitations of replay technology in college football.
Hear this story Virginia Tech kicker John Love missed a potential game-winning 36-yard field goal Friday night against Pitt.
Love seemed to think he made it. So did the Hokies fans behind the end zone. But the officials ruled it no good, and Pitt escaped Blacksburg with a 35-33 win in a battle of ACC unbeatens that will undoubtedly land the Panthers in next week's US LBM Coaches Poll (or Pat Narduzzi is coming for you ).
There was no conclusive angle shown on the ESPN broadcast from underneath the uprights to show if the ball sneaked inside the left upright.
In his postgame news conference James Franklin told reporters he was unsure if the kick was good or not.
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