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Football Fans Triggered By ESPN’s Flag Yellow Transition Graphic During CFP Game

Miami and Ohio State kicked off the College Football Playoff quarterfinals on Wednesday night at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. The game was played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on New Year's Eve and anyone watching on mute at a party might have been constantly confused as a flashing yellow graphic kept appearing on the ESPN scorebug.

It wasn't for a penalty, but a transition graphic used whenever the broadcast went to show a replay. The down and distance in the bottom middle of the screen would flash bright yellow and the CFP logo would pop up as the network went to a replay.

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