WATCH: Player fumbles it to himself en route to 40-yard TD reception
By Jake Rill
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This is one of the most remarkable plays from this weekend’s college football action.
During the third quarter of Saturday’s game between Western Michigan and Bowling Green, Western Michigan receiver Keishawn Watson hauled in a nice pass near the sideline. However, a hit by a Bowling Green defender popped the ball out of Watson’s possession following the catch.
Fortunately for Watson, his fumble landed about five yards in front of him in bounds, with no other player near it. Watson then scooped the ball up, evaded several more defenders and scored a touchdown.
It was a play that could have gone wrong for Watson, but instead turned out even better than it appeared to be at the start.
Wait… What!?
WMU's @KeishawnWatson with the catch, drop, scoop & score.#LetsRide #MACtion pic.twitter.com/qqxB39ck8L
— #MACtion (@MACSports) October 13, 2018
Watson’s touchdown tied the game at 28. It helped Western Michigan get back into the game after it trailed Bowling Green by 14 points at halftime.
Jake Rill contributes to news coverage for Saturday Down South. He has covered the SEC since 2016.
