Refs skipped a Washington State second down and reversed time to fix their mistake

So let’s set the scene:

Washington State QB Cameron Ward threw the ball out of bounds whereas within the pocket and no one was within the neighborhood on first down. Textbook intentional grounding and lack of down.

(/Lee Corso voice) NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND! The referees officiating the sport known as it THIRD DOWN, as an alternative of second down. Which meant that Washington State ran a draw then punted to Oregon, giving the Geese the ball.

HOWEVER, after the Cougars punted to Oregon, the referees through the industrial break defined that they tousled in making it fourth down as an alternative of third. So, Washington State obtained to redo the down they didn’t get, on third and 17. They punted quickly after.

Fox Sports activities’ Mike Pereira defined that refs will neglect the down and make a mistake lie this one. Within the occasion that referees make a mistake corresponding to this, they will return and redo the down they disregarded so long as the opposing staff doesn’t start their subsequent drive. Thus, referees reviewed it and gave the ball again.

The entire ordeal had could folks confused, nonetheless:

In case you’re questioning, sure weed is authorized in Washington. No, we can’t verify if the refs smoked earlier than the sport.