No. 9 – The Fiesta Bowl overturned fumble return for TD against Clemson (2019)
This was originally called a catch and fumble return TD, but was overturned as an incomplete pass. #CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/3RxiGYTvCv
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 29, 2019
Sorry for bringing this up Buckeye fans, but not all memorable plays are ones that are pleasant. If this were a play that went the other way and paved the way for an Ohio State win — or even better — a national title, it would be higher up the list. Either way, everyone will be talking about it from now until eternity.
Clemson wrestled the momentum away from Ohio State after the Buckeyes jumped out to a 16-0 lead early to take the lead. In a game that went back-and-forth, OSU seemed to have recovered this fumble and returned it for a touchdown when Jeff Okudah stripped Justyn Ross. Jordan Fuller scooped it up and weaved his way to the end zone to go back on top. Or so it seemed.
Somehow, someway, the replay booth overturned what was called on the field despite no evidence to do so. A touchdown was taken off the board and that, a few other breaks, and missed opportunities doomed Ohio State. It lost a heartbreaker and left an otherwise fantastic season unfulfilled.