The Washington Huskies never took the lead over the Michigan Wolverines in the 2023-24 College Football Playoff National Championship. However, the Huskies had ample opportunity to overtake their fellow unbeaten, including early in the fourth quarter after a Michigan punt. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw an incomplete pass to start the drive before he hit future first-round pick Rome Odunze for a 42-yard gain.
Unfortunately for Huskies fans, the refs hit offensive lineman Roger Rosengarten with an offensive holding penalty, negating the massive gain. A big play turned into a second and long, and eventual punt by the Huskies. The game telecast showed the infraction, stirring many Washington fans into a frenzy. UW faithful took to Twitter (also known as X) on Monday night, ripping the officiating for what they believe was a phantom call that changed the trajectory of the contest.
Washington Huskies Fan React to Game-Altering Holding Call
Huskies fans headed to social media in droves after a holding call negated a massive passing play in what, at the time, was a one-possession game.
Pure horseshit. This is the definition of suspect refereeing. Michigan holding on the line, DB’s blatantly grabbing jersey’s, and decide to call this shit on Washington on 3rd down that’s their biggest play of the second half #CFPChampionship #CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/ALtrKArq5g
— Jay Henry (@jayhenry79) January 9, 2024
They called Washington for a phantom holding call but miss this on the very next possession???? Do the refs have money on this game??? pic.twitter.com/SNC8uIqyXz
— Jake (@JZW73) January 9, 2024
No holding here, but they call it on Washington on a critical play? pic.twitter.com/yaWlQ2IS1k
— Uncle Rico (@cowbell_fever_) January 9, 2024
So Washington got called for holding but Michigan db did this earlier and it was a no call ? Lmao the refs are so bad pic.twitter.com/qLi7p4yNeV
— John (@iam_johnw) January 9, 2024
Noooooo!! Finally UW catches a big pass! Bad REFS!! They don't call holding on Michigan!! 😡 GAME IS Rigged !! #GoBlue #PurpleReign #CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/QkW1ACTOMQ
— playmaker (@playmaker09) January 9, 2024
Someone is going to put together a compilation of all of these plays with the holding call that wiped out Washington’s biggest play of the game pic.twitter.com/EsgJvD1gcf
— Matt Connolly (@MattConnollyOn3) January 9, 2024
So much holding on one side Refs helping Michigan
#UWvsMICH pic.twitter.com/VUxz41vXl9— Durkio (@durkio_bbn) January 9, 2024
Holding? pic.twitter.com/4wcilyWFzU
— Footballism (@FootbaIIism) January 9, 2024
Washington Huskies: Fall to Michigan Wolverines in College Football Playoff
The Washington Huskies fell to the Michigan Wolverines 34-13 in the CFP National Championship. The Wolverines led 20-13 before scoring 14 unanswered points. The Wolverines ran wild in the contest, rushing for 303 yards and four scores against the Huskies front seven. Lead rusher Blake Corum scored twice, while Donovan Edwards also had a pair of touchdowns. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy played well despite only attempting 18 passes. He totaled 171 all-purpose yards with no turnovers.
Meanwhile, Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. tossed two interceptions while completing just over 50% of his passes. The Huskies also failed to run the ball effectively, with Dillon Johnson rushing 11 times for 33 yards.
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All you need to be a college or NFL referee
Is compromised …it is sooooo
Blatantly corrupt …gambling making money on the games …ACC needs some cash to survive for another season …proof is in the video how do you justify the blatant no calls and the silly calls you have to actually grasp a plyer to hold to swat or push is not a hold …blatant jersey pulls all noght by Mich. …Harbaugh coaching strategy 15 yards if called and no touchdown …Mich. and harblaw willing to coach illegal play and obvios helmet to helmet no calls in 3 Q …fact that the game was not impartial os a farce obvious fraud and corruption …but hey they will be rewarded and sent directly to the NFL