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Refs eviscerated for controversial non-targeting call in Texas-Arizona State CFP quarterfinal

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Texas beat Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal.

The game was tied at 24-24 when Arizona State wide receiver Melquan Stovall was hit by Texas ' Michael Taaffe on a helmet-to-helmet hit.

ESPN consulted rules expert Matt Austin , who seemed to think a case for targeting could be made.

Despite a review from officials, targeting was not called.

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