Tue Nov 26 02:10:00 UTC 2024: ## ASU Beats BYU in Chaotic Game Ending with Field Rush and One-Second Replay

**TEMPE, AZ –** Arizona State University’s Sun Devil Stadium witnessed one of the most chaotic endings in recent college football history on Saturday. After Arizona State defeated No. 14 BYU 28-23, a massive field rush by celebrating fans resulted in the uprooting of goalposts and the complete occupation of the field, leaving officials scrambling to restore order.

The pandemonium began after ASU quarterback Sam Leavitt’s apparent game-ending throw on fourth-and-goal was reviewed, revealing one second remaining on the clock. Thousands of fans flooded the field, making it nearly impossible to clear the area for BYU’s final play. Officials were forced to contend with the removal of elated fans, the re-erection of the goalposts, and the resumption of play.

BYU, trailing by five points, attempted a last-second miracle play, coming shockingly close to a touchdown before ultimately falling short. The game ended with another surge of fans onto the field, resulting in several videos and social media posts that documented the chaotic scenes.

The extremely unusual circumstances drew comparisons to past instances where Arizona State seemed to inadvertently be awarded victories due to fan behavior, although officials managed to restore order and resume the final seconds of play in this instance.

The victory throws the Big 12 Conference into further turmoil, creating a potential four-way tie in the division following No. 16 Colorado’s loss to Kansas. If the season’s remaining games are anything like Saturday’s nail-biting finish, ASU will undoubtedly be prepared for further chaos.

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