For the second straight time in a game at Auburn, LSU was on the receiving end of a horrible call in the final minutes of the game. LSU had their chances and could have won the game, so they can’t be too upset. But it’s still unfortunate the way this game (as well as the game 2 years ago) ended.
In 2004, Auburn tied the game at 9 late in the 4th quarter with a touchdown. During the extra point, which Auburn missed, a bogus penalty about jumping on a players back was called on LSU. Auburn re-kicked, made the point, and won the game. There’s no guarantee LSU would have won if the call had not been made. But they would have been tied and had a better opportunity, no doubt.
A few moments ago, with LSU driving deep in Auburn territory and attempting to score the winning touchdown, trailing 7-3, Auburn was called for pass interference on LSU’s 4th down play with just over 2 minutes left. The ball was tipped just before reaching the receiver. The receiver was interferred with just before the ball was tipped. After discussing it, the officials said since it was tipped, then no foul. Auburn ball. I don’t know what the official rule is, but there was a simliar call earlier in the game, when an LSU player interferred with an Auburn receiver just before the ball reached him. In that case, the ball never got there, because it was intercepted by another LSU player just after contact. However, the call was made - pass interference on LSU, Auburn retained possession.
At best, they were inconsistent. At worst, LSU got screwed again.
It seems like the latter to me, and it appears that the only thing consistent when LSU goes to Auburn is ridiculous calls late in the game (in Auburn’s favor, of course).
Again, LSU can’t complain too loudly. They still could have won. They had plenty of chances to make something happen, and they had another shot at the end zone on the final play. But still, it’s unfortunate that it’s happened twice in a row. And just think - Auburn plays all of it’s toughest opponents at home this year. Must be nice.