STARKVILLE, MS − Josh Heupel didn’t get an explanation from the officials after Tennessee football wide receiver Chris Brazzell II was flagged for offensive pass interference against Mississippi State.
“That will be an interesting play to go watch here,” Heupel said.
Brazzell caught a 59-yard touchdown pass at Davis Wade Stadium, but it was called back for offensive pass interference. One official threw a flag on Brazzell for making contact with Bulldogs cornerback Jett Jefferson. The penalty negated the touchdown which would have put Tennessee ahead 27-24 late in the third quarter.
The No. 15 Vols (4-1, 1-1 SEC) eventually won 41-34 in overtime against the Bulldogs (4-1, 0-1) on Sept. 27.
On the drive following the penalty, Tennessee took a 27-24 lead on a Joshua Josephs 41-yard scoop-and-score after Tyre West sacked Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen.
This story will be updated.
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