Miami penalized for video board goalposts, rallies to win 34-17

Miami (Ohio) was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct late in the first half after its stadium video board displayed multiple goalposts during Ohio kicker Brack Peacock’s 34-yard field-goal attempt. Officials ruled the display violated an NCAA rule against creating distractions that obstruct play, awarding Ohio an automatic first down. From the ensuing first-and-goal, Ohio tried a fake-field-goal pass that fell incomplete. Miami rallied from a 17-0 deficit to win 34-17, handing Ohio its first Mid-American Conference loss and tightening the race near the top of the standings. The tactic echoed one used by the Patriots, prompting the NFL to direct teams to use consistent video-board images during kicks.