Miami is already facing a double-digit deficit in the first half against Indiana and the Hoosiers can thank the referees for the assist.
Hurricanes defensive back OJ Frederique was flagged for a questionable defensive pass interference against Elijah Sarratt that gave Indiana a first down on a 3rd-and-6. The penalty kept the Hoosiers’ drive going, and eventually they cashed in with a one-yard touchdown run from Riley Nowakowski to take a 10-0 lead in the second quarter.
How is this pass interference when the Indiana wr is grabbing too pic.twitter.com/lbhaWV19Ml
— John (@iam_johnw) January 20, 2026
Referees gift Indiana a TD after horrible pass interference call
It was a grind-out drive from Indiana, 14 plays for 85 yards that took up nearly seven minutes, but the call on Frederique stands out because, given all the physical play and hand fighting between the wide receivers and corners, it seemed like contact both ways. Maybe it was a make-up call for an earlier hit against Fernando Mendoza?…