In a game that showcased the defensive prowess of the players, Washington State cornerback Chau Smith-Wade emerged as a key figure, returning an interception 83 yards to set up a game-changing score in the Senior Bowl. The National team secured a 16-7 victory over the American team in an eventful matchup in Mobile, Alabama on Saturday.
Smith-Wade's interception came in the final two minutes of the game, as he sprawled out to pick off a deep pass from Tennessee's Joe Milton III. Initially hesitating, thinking he was down, Smith-Wade quickly realized he could continue running as per NFL rules. Shaking off a tackle attempt, he cut across the field, only to be stopped by TCU running back Emani Bailey at the 1-yard line with 1:38 left on the clock.
