Louisville football fans aren't going easy on ACC officials after a questionable reversal potentially cost them the game against Miami.
Miami Hurricanes football continues to be at the center of controversy for the third straight week as questionable officiating decisions once again seemed to protect their path to victory, this time against Louisville.
Miami, led by standout quarterback Cam Ward, has undeniably one of the strongest offenses in the country. However, the narrative surrounding their recent games isn’t just about their high-powered offense but the advantageous officiating decisions that appear to tip the scales in their favor during critical moments.
In the most recent matchup against Louisville, the Cardinals appeared to turn the tide with a crucial defensive play. Late in the fourth quarter, Ward dropped back to pass, and the ball was knocked loose. Louisville quickly scooped up the ball for what should have been a game-tying defensive touchdown.
Yet, to the disbelief of many, ACC officials overturned the call, allowing Miami to maintain possession. The Hurricanes capitalized on the decision, driving downfield and extending their lead, eventually winning 52-38, and Louisville fans were not happy.
There’s no way there was enough evidence to overturn that Louisville TD. Miami just got saved again from the ACC command center
— Dalton Mott (@dmott225) October 19, 2024
This marks yet another instance of calls seemingly bending in Miami’s favor during pivotal moments in games. Critics and fans alike are raising eyebrows at the consistency of these overturned rulings, questioning whether there’s a deeper agenda at play within the ACC officiating ranks.
The Canes get a different set of rules in the ACC
— Todd Fuhrman (@ToddFuhrman) October 19, 2024
Every week game changing calls that go there way
No dog in the fight just wild to see pic.twitter.com/LI0uRmcvDu
Another fan called out the ACC for being "corrupt."
The ACC overturning Miami's fumble for a Louisville TD was the most obvious thing ever right? Corrupt organization. Miami is the single most overrated team possibly in college football history. Completely propped up by the officials and ACC
— RR (@RRPlaysGames) October 19, 2024
A California fan also was quick to jump in on the review overturn.
To all my Louisville followers and friends, I’m sorry that the ACC is sacrificing you for the sake of Miami. We know your pain and the #Calgorithm stands behind you. pic.twitter.com/XjVIF5LyKN
— Woke Cal Bot (@calwokebot) October 19, 2024
Barstool Louisville demanded the ACC apologize for yet "another blown call."
Is the ACC gonna call Brohm again and apologize for another blown call???
— Barstool Louisville (@BarstoolCards) October 19, 2024
Refs definitely screwed Louisville on that
— Jacob Silberman (@SlakedbyJake) October 19, 2024
In previous weeks, similar controversies arose. Against Virginia Tech, a last-second Hail Mary touchdown was overturned, allowing Miami to escape with a victory.
The following week, California was running out the clock, and a targeting call against a Miami defender was reversed, which could have otherwise sealed the game for Cal. Each of these overturned calls leaves fans wondering: is this just a string of unfortunate circumstances, or is there something more troubling happening in the ACC when it comes to protecting Miami?
At this time, the ACC has not issued a statement on the overturned call.