McAulay flags clock mistake on Notre Dame-BYU final snap
NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay identified a clock mistake on the last play of Notre Dame's loss to BYU. With three seconds left, CJ Carr's pass to Jaden Greathouse fell incomplete, allowing BYU to pull off the upset. The final snap also involved additional controversy.
The Notre Dame-BYU game ended with three seconds left and a pass from CJ Carr to Jaden Greathouse that fell incomplete, allowing BYU to secure the upset. NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay identified a clock mistake on that final snap. The play also carried additional controversy beyond the clock question. In college football, late-game officiating and clock decisions often draw close review because they can directly shape outcomes.
The disputed ending may matter most to Notre Dame and BYU players, coaches, and fans, whose reactions could shape postgame discussion. It may also intensify broader college football fan debate about clock management and officiating review. Media coverage could extend those questions, but the story's direct societal effect is likely limited mainly to sports audiences and those connected to the programs.