ESPN2 announcers can't believe comical college football play

During a Conference USA game between Jacksonville State and Middle Tennessee, a bizarre play unfolded as the first half concluded. With Middle Tennessee facing a 4th-and-4 at the Jacksonville State 48-yard line and only four seconds remaining in the second quarter, quarterback Nicholas Vattiato attempted a Hail Mary pass. The pass was intercepted by Jacksonville State’s Caleb Nix near the five-yard line. Nix returned the ball, eventually tossing it back into play as he fell out of bounds around the 25-yard line.

Jacksonville State’s Travis Franklin picked up the loose ball inside the 20-yard line and advanced it to the two-yard line before also tossing the ball forward into the end zone. Walker O'Steen of Jacksonville State recovered it, initially resulting in a touchdown call. However, the play was reviewed, and it was determined that Nix had stepped out of bounds before releasing the ball, nullifying the touchdown.

Despite the play not counting, Jacksonville State secured a 24-