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Utah WR drops ball in celebration before goal line, Oregon picks up fumble for 99 yard TD

Instead of a 78-yard TD play that put Utah up 13-0, Clay's "fumble" gave opponents 6 points. The Ducks kicked the point after, and tied the game 7-7.

By UPI STAFF

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Ooooops. Utah wide receiver Kaelin Clay thought he had just scored a 78-yard touchdown over the Oregon Ducks. In a bit of showboating, Clay dropped the football as he made his way into the end zone.

But the ball hit the ground just before Clay actually crossed the goal line. The Ducks defense was on it. Joe Walker scooped up the ball and ran 99 yards for a touchdown.

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Instead of a 78-yard TD play that put Utah up 13-0, Clay's "fumble" gave opponents 6 points. The Ducks kicked the point after, and tied the game 7-7.

The Ducks went on to win 51-27.

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