Cristobal furious after refs deny Miami tying TD in loss to Notre Dame

Miami coach Mario Cristobal expressed anger over a call denying Elija Lofton's touchdown attempt against top-ranked Notre Dame. The play occurred on fourth down with approximately three and a half minutes remaining, when Lofton appeared to secure the ball with two hands while his feet were in bounds inside the end zone. Officials ruled it an incomplete pass rather than a completed catch that would have tied the game at 24-24 after Miami trailed by seven points earlier in the contest. The Hurricanes ultimately lost 31-24, marking their first defeat of the season. Cristobal stated he received no explanation from officials regarding the decision and emphasized that players should not rely on referees to make critical calls during games.