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Colorado Flea Kicker

1997 • NCAA • Referee Mistake • Intentional Kick
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THE STORY

On November 8, 1997, during a game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri, Nebraska's quarterback Scott Frost threw a pass that was deflected off the foot of receiver Shevin Wiggins, allowing another receiver to catch it for a game-tying touchdown as time expired. Nebraska won in overtime, 45-38.

TEAMS / PEOPLE: Colorado Buffaloes, Missouri Tigers

WHY IT MATTERS

The play, known as the "Flea Kicker," remains one of the most memorable and debated moments in college football history.

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