Pitt 35, Virginia Tech 33 ended with a final kick that was waved off. Slow motion replays circulated online show a referee raising a flag roughly 0.3 seconds before the whistle sounded as the ball crossed the uprights. The call left the Hokies stunned and raised immediate questions about ACC accountability and review limits.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What happened to Virginia Tech’s final field goal?
- A: The kick appeared good but was waved off after a referee threw a flag just before the whistle, turning a potential game-winner into a 35-33 loss to Pitt.
- Q: Did the referee raise the flag before the ball crossed the uprights?
- A: Slow-motion replays circulated online suggest the flag was raised roughly 0.3 seconds before the whistle sounded as the ball crossed the uprights.
- Q: Can the ACC face a collective lawsuit over the call?
- A: No lawsuit has been filed yet, but the timing has raised immediate questions about ACC accountability, officiating standards, and review limits.