From the time of the snap until the moment the whistle blew, the play lasted 62 seconds. Perhaps the final play of Ball State’s 30-27 win over Western Michigan was the most bizarre finish we’ve seen in college football history. The ball was exchanged 16 times, the population of the field was over 100 people at its peak, and nobody knew who won for several minutes following the conclusion of the play.
Here’s a full breakdown of the madness which ensued Saturday in Muncie, IN:
No Hail Mary?
First off, Western Michigan snaps the ball on the final play of the game from its own 49-yard line.