“I’m With You Coach Kelly”: Drew Brees and Governor of Louisiana Join NFL World in Trashing Controversial Fumble Recovery During LSU vs Alabama Crimson Tide Thriller

Last night, Alabama and the LSU Tigers set Saturday night college football on fire. LSU won in overtime in a classic NCAA thriller. LSU achieved this even after the refs ruled a crucial first-half decision against them. Tigers fans all over were not happy when the refs made the controversial call.

In the second quarter of the game, LSU took possession of the ball after a fumble recovery. However, the decision was overturned on further review. The referees returned the ball to Alabama after they discovered that the ball was touched from outside the line. Fans and experts let their feelings about this rule be known on Twitter and Instagram.

So what is the fumble recovery rule that went against the Tigers?

With 1:20 left in the second quarter, the Crimson Tide had the ball on the 40-yard line for a 1st and 10. Alabama tight end Cameron Latu made a run along the sidelines with the ball before being brought down by LSU safety Sage Ryan near the 25-yard line. Latu lost possession and LSU safety Greg Brooks Jr. pounced and won the ball for the Tigers.

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Louisiana thought they had it. However, the refs overturned the decision after reviewing it because Cameron Latu was out of bounds when he touched the ball while it was in LSU’s possession. Alabama revived the ball and went on to take a 7-6 lead after a field goal from the same drive. However, the Tigers’ fan base was enraged and shocked and called for the rule to be abolished.

After the game, SEC released the official rule for loose balls that are out of bounds. According to NCAA Rule 4, Section 2, “a ball not in player control, other than a kick that scores a field goal, is out of bounds when it touches the ground, a player, a game official or anything else that is out of bounds, or that is on or outside a boundary line.” However, former Super Bowl champion Saints QB Drew Brees and the Governor of Louisiana were definitely on LSU’s side and seemed baffled about the rule.

LSU Coach Brian Kelly didn’t look happy after they overturned the call and demanded a personal explanation of the rule from the referees.

LSU still recovered and won the ballgame

Alabama got the advantage from the controversial fumble recovery play and took the lead. However, the Tigers bounced back and dominated the second half, scoring 18 points against the Crimson Tide defense. LSU won 32-31 in overtime from a Mason Taylor touchdown after a pass from QB Jayden Daniels.

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However, the Tigers cannot dwell in the past. LSU’s playoff path looks clear in the SEC West. All they have to do is win their final two games against the Arkansas Razorbacks and Texas A&M and pray Alabama doesn’t pull off a miracle. LSU has two back-to-back wins and will definitely try to keep the run going. If all goes well, this will be the Tigers’ first playoff appearance since 2019.