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Karl Rasmussen

Scott Van Pelt Laments Controversial Non-Targeting Call in Fourth Quarter of Peach Bowl

Dusty Dvoracek (left) and Scott Van Pelt (right) discuss a controversial moment of the Peach Bowl. | Screenshot via Awful Announcing on X

The Texas Longhorns' overtime victory over Arizona State in the Peach Bowl was not without some controversy after officials opted against ruling a dangerous helmet-to-helmet tackle as targeting.

Late into the fourth quarter, with a little more than a minute remaining in regulation, Sam Leavitt connected with wide receiver Melquan Stovall across the middle of the field. It was a dangerous pass, and the defenseless Stovall was rocked by a big hit from Texas safety Michael Taaffe.

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