Kentucky vs. Auburn: A wild end to the half left both fanbases furious

There were two late disallowed touchdowns in the first half of Kentucky-Auburn.

The SEC returned to play on Saturday, and the game of the day between ranked opponents in Auburn delivered some wild, controversial action at the end of the first half.

Trailing No. 8 Auburn 8-7 in the final minute of the second quarter, No. 23 Kentucky was in a golden position to take the lead, with a first-and-goal opportunity from Auburn’s 2-yard line. Kentucky running back Christopher Rodriguez Jr. took a direct snap and appeared to force his way into the endzone for the touchdown – but officials somehow marked him short, and even after a review, officials inexplicably stuck with their initial ruling on the field.

Two plays later, disaster struck for the Wildcats. Quarterback Terry Wilson was picked off just inside the endzone, and Auburn’s Roger McCreary returned the ball 100 yards for a touchdown and a monumental points swing.

That play was reviewed, however, and the touchdown was wiped off the board due to a targeting call on Derick Hall. There was no flag on the return, but officials called targeting after the review. Instead of Kentucky (rightfully) leading 14-8, or Auburn leading 15-7, the game went to half 8-7. Even the ESPN graphics department was having trouble keeping up.

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