They say that anything can happen in a rivalry game but you apparently can’t score a touchdown after your helmet comes off during the play. At least, that’s what the officiating crew said after Dameon Pierce slammed through a few Seminoles and into the endzone without his lid.
Pierce had already been rumbling on the drive, putting together multiple runs for over 10 yards before the play. Although he didn’t get the score on that play, Pierce did wind up capping off the drive with a 3-yard rushing touchdown that put the Gators up 24-7.
The referees flagged Pierce on the play for continuing without his helmet. The official call was unsportsmanlike conduct for 15 yards, but a penalty on FSU for unnecessary roughness moved the ball back 10 yards the other way. Considering the outcome of the drive, the play was well worth the injection of energy it gave to the team and fans.
DAMEON PIERCE WITH NO HELMET 😳😤😤 pic.twitter.com/75DdoaASg7
— 247Sports (@247Sports) November 27, 2021
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