The Ohio State Buckeyes fell 32-31 on the road to the Oregon Ducks in dramatic fashion.
Ohio State was driving into field goal range, but penalties and miscues stalled the drive out at around the 40-yard line with just six seconds remaining in the game.
With six seconds left on the clock, Howard took the snap. He had a timeout to work with and was trying to get Ohio State closer for a better field goal opportunity.
What happened next was a colossal mistake.
Howard took off running with the football. He kept running until the clock hit one second and then slid to the ground as the time expired. The game was over and his lack of clock awareness cost the team a chance at a field goal to win.
Here’s the play:
