Saturday's game between Arizona State and BYU took nearly 15 minutes to play in the final seconds as fans stormed onto the field thinking the game was over.
Leading 28-23 and with seven seconds left on fourth down, ASU quarterback Sam Leavitt stepped back and fired the ball wide to kill time.
The clock initially read zero, and fans stormed onto the field to celebrate.
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Arizona State fans flood the field after a 28-23 victory over BYU on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Tempe, Arizona. (Related news)
As the fans went wild, officials checked the remaining time on the clock and finally determined that there was only one second left.
As a result, thousands of people were forced to leave the site.
The entire ordeal took over 13 minutes.
BYU had the ball in its own 49 and Jake Retzlaff attempted a Hail Mary, which was caught but ended the game just short of the goal line, giving Arizona State the win.
Fans had not yet returned to their seats, and rows of people filled the sidelines.
The decision to storm the field may be a little strange. Arizona State is ranked lower than BYU, which leads the Big 12 into the game. However, in Las Vegas, the Sun Devils were the 3.5 point favorites to win.
Arizona State defensive back Shamari Simmons (center) celebrates with fans after a 28-23 win over BYU on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Tempe, Arizona. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Arizona State was a few yards away from ending the game with a last-minute interception, but it was stopped seven yards short. After rushing for 4 yards on first down, the Sun Devils decided to run around the backfield and run out the clock. His fourth pass was on target, and it was a goal from almost midfield.
However, the Sun Devils avoided disaster and Arizona State fans celebrated without further interruption.
The win was big for Arizona State, but they need one more win and one loss to Iowa State with two games left to qualify for the Big 12 Championship Game and the College Football Playoff. be. The Sun Devils benefited from Colorado's loss to Kansas last minute.
Arizona State Sun Devils fans celebrate during a game against the BYU Cougars at Mountain America Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Tempe, Arizona. (Kevin Abel/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Arizona State, 9-2 with a 6-2 conference record, will close out the season next week on the road against in-state rival Arizona.
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