A potential LSU touchdown pass was controversially overturned during their game against Clemson on Saturday night in Death Valley. In the primetime showdown between No. 9 LSU and No. 4 Clemson with the game tied 10-10, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier appeared to complete a pass down the field to wide receiver Zavion Thomas on 3rd-and-11 in the third quarter. The play was initially ruled first-and-goal at the one-yard line, but went under review to see if Thomas had actually gone in for a touchdown.

Rather than declaring the play a touchdown, the pass was surprisingly called incomplete as Thomas lost possession of the football at the end of the catch, meaning LSU now had 4th-and-11.

The call not only cost LSU a touchdown, but a massive opportunity to take the momentum and lead in the game. LSU got the ball after intercepting Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik, and seemingly converted that to a touchdown, or at least a first-and-goal opportunity. Instead, they had to settle for a field goal attempt, which was missed.

Clemson got the ball back after the field goal and punted, and LSU then capitalized with a touchdown to take a 17-10 lead. However, the lead could have potentially been 24-10 had Thomas's catch not been shockingly overturned.

The call by the officials upset fans and viewers watching the game, with many believing the play was clearly a catch.

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