Jimmy Horn Jr.’s Touchdown Nullified by Taunting Penalty in Colorado-Cincinnati Game

In a pivotal moment during the Week 9 college football game between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Cincinnati Bearcats, Colorado wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. saw his potential touchdown erased due to an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. During the first quarter, Horn Jr. caught a screen pass from quarterback Shedeur Sanders and sprinted 57 yards into the end zone, appearing to score a touchdown. However, his celebration, which included flashing the peace sign at a chasing Bearcat defender, was deemed a taunting infraction by the referees, nullifying the score.

The penalty was a significant blow to the Buffaloes, although they managed to score five plays later on a touchdown catch by Travis Hunter. Despite this, the crowd at Folsom Field remained frustrated with the referees’ decision, leading to some fans throwing objects onto the field. In response, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders took a microphone to address the crowd, urging them to stop throwing objects and thanking them for their support before rallying the fans once more.

This incident highlights the strict enforcement of sportsmanship rules in college football and the immediate impact such penalties can have on the game’s outcome.