OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami (Ohio) was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct for displaying multiple images of uprights on a stadium video screen during an opponent's field goal attempt.
Ohio kicker Brack Peacock missed the attempt with six seconds left in the first half of the in-state Mid-American Conference rivals' game Tuesday night with the Bobcats leading 17-7, but a flag was thrown.
Never seen this call before 😠Miami (Ohio) was called for a penalty for having too many field goal posts on the video board 😅 https://t.co/bRHZcpU8B7
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) November 11, 2026
The officials determined that Miami was in violation of NCAA rule 9-2-1 that says audio, video and lighting systems operators cannot create a distraction that obstructs play. The Bobcats got an automatic first down.
After getting first-and-goal at the 8-yard line, Ohio failed to score when Magnus Haines' pass intended for Evan Herrmann was broken up by Blayne Myrick.
Miami went on to win 34-17, scoring 34 unanswered points behind true freshman quarterback Drew Bellisari.
The NFL in September sent a memo to teams about videoboard hijinks, after it came to light on social media that the New England Patriots had shown uprights in reverse on video screens during opposing field goal and extra-point attempts.
