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UNLV tight end tackles teammate on goal line in bowl game disaster

December 24, 2025

In a dramatic turn of events during the Frisco Bowl, UNLV's tight end Matt Byrnes accidentally tackled his own running back on the goal line, contributing to the team's 17-10 loss to Ohio. With just over five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, UNLV was attempting to score a touchdown from the Ohio 1-yard line when the mishap occurred.

UNLV tight end tackles teammate on goal line in bowl game disaster

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UNLV lost to Ohio 17-10 in the Frisco Bowl.
The incident happened with over five minutes left in the fourth quarter.
UNLV was on a third-and-goal from the Ohio 1-yard line when the tackle occurred.
Tight end Matt Byrnes was trying to seal the edge on the play.
The team was down 17-3 at the time of the mishap.

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UNLV tight end tackles teammate on goal line in bowl game disaster

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