It was a hold. Textbook, clear-cut, final word.
I’m sorry, but you can’t honestly watch this play and say the cornerback didn’t pull the receiver’s jersey and influence the play. The side judge made a good call, and it would have been a shame to allow Utah to win the game while blatantly breaking the rules of the sport.
A holding story thread 🧵. In video and pictures. pic.twitter.com/CnhOd11lDn
— BYU-Provo (@BYUProvo) November 12, 2024
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