Virginia Tech's controversial missed field goal sparks fiery debate as different angles tell a different story
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Key Points:
- Virginia Tech Hokies lost their first game of the season to Pittsburgh 35-33 after a controversial missed field goal in the final seconds that appeared extremely close to being good.
- The game-winning kick by Virginia Tech's John Love was ruled wide left by officials, despite multiple camera angles and fan reactions suggesting the ball may have passed inside or very near the left upright.
- The NCAA rulebook does not allow review of field goals that cross above the uprights, which prevented any official replay review of the kick, unlike NFL rules that provide more detailed criteria for such situations.
- Conflicting video angles and the lack of a clear rule on kicks going above the uprights have led to debate among fans and analysts about whether the call was correct.
- The missed kick denied Virginia Tech a potential 5-0 season start, marking a dramatic and contentious finish to the game.
