Michigan’s Roman Wilson upset over ‘bulls—‘ overturned touchdown call vs TCU

A controversial call during Michigan’s loss to TCU in the college football playoff semifinals had wide receivers involved in the play even after the game was over.

In the second quarter, a pass from quarterback JJ McCarthy to wide receiver Roman Wilson appeared to give the Wolverines a touchdown into the bag. However, officials determined that the ball had not yet crossed the plane when Wilson was downed and ended up one yard short of the goal line.

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Wide receiver Roman Wilson of the Michigan Wolverines catches a pass at the 1-yard line during the VRBO Fiesta Bowl against the TCU Horned Frogs on December 31, 2022 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
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On December 31, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona, Roman Wilson of the Michigan Wolverines returned to the end zone against the TCU Horned Frogs.
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McCarthy then tried to pass the ball to Karel Mullings, but he fumbled into the end zone and the horned frog recovered. He scored more points off the board.

TCU won the game 51-45 in one of the biggest upsets since the start of the CFP.

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Wilson seemed still heated about the no-touchdown call after the game.

“I caught the ball and was in the end zone,” he told the New York Post after the game.

Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson celebrates a touchdown with TCU on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Missed calls and missed opportunities seemed to be the theme of the game. TCU defender Keyon Stewart was also accused of evading a targeting penalty with a tackle on Michigan receiver Colston Loveland late in the game.

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Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy hugs his coach after the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.
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“We fought with all our hearts,” McCarthy later said. “There are so many things we could have done better. I can’t wait to see the tape. I promise.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.