Arizona State’s Hail Mary TD to end first half was absolutely bizarre

Oct 28, 2017, 10:15 PM | Updated: 11:01 pm

The touchdown that resulted in what felt like the longest "almost halftime" ever.

(VC: @realchrisgleas1 @kynan_marlin) pic.twitter.com/ulSD7XMswB
— Anthony Totri (@Anthony_Totri) October 29, 2017

BY KELLAN OLSON

Suns reporter, ArizonaSports.com editor

There isn’t even a good way to start trying to explain what happened when the Arizona State Sun Devils scored on a Hail Mary touchdown pass at the end of the first half against USC.

To begin, the Hail Mary toss was wild enough on its own, with the ball being tipped to Kyle Williams for the catch. Unfortunately for Williams and his team, he was called a yard short of a touchdown and it was now halftime.

With a review on the way, the replays did not appear to show any overwhelming evidence to reverse the decision.

🙏🏼 HAIL. MARY. 🙏🏼#ASU connects on the 47 yard bomb from Wilkins to Williams to end the first half‼️ #USCvsASU #StripeOutASU #ForksUp pic.twitter.com/2isldAYXxh

— Sun Devil Football (@FootballASU) October 29, 2017

This Hail Mary appears juuuuuuust short. pic.twitter.com/xw5sSi7t3T

— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) October 29, 2017

Both teams went to the locker room, but then the play was reversed and ruled a touchdown, to the surprise of everyone watching.

I can't believe they reversed that.

— Vinny Joe ________ (@Vincemarotta) October 29, 2017

The extra point would come next. The problem was, both teams were not on the field, and instead, it was the band.

🎶All by myself🎶 #Pac12AfterDark #USCvsASU pic.twitter.com/xnR5otcBvM

— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) October 29, 2017

The band is on the field!

— Vinny Joe ________ (@Vincemarotta) October 29, 2017

ASU made it out, but someone had to go tell the Trojans to come back for the PAT, and that responsibility fell on the field judge.

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— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) October 29, 2017

After a long wait, USC was back on the field and the extra point was kicked to make it 31-10 Trojans at halftime. Nearly 10 minutes after Williams’ catch, the half was officially over.

USC finally comes back on the field. pic.twitter.com/ll2qPrdbvO

— Joe Jacquez (@joejacquezaz) October 29, 2017

That was the most outrageous thing I have ever seen. #USCvsASU

— Erin Maloney (@CallMeMaloney) October 29, 2017

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Southern California running back Ronald Jones II (25) runs past Arizona State defensive back Chad Adams, center, and teammate Steven Mitchell Jr. (4) as he breaks into the secondary on a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State wide receiver N'Keal Harry (1) is up-ended by Southern California defensive back Chris Hawkins after a reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State defensive back Chase Lucas, right, breaks up a pass intended for Southern California wide receiver Jalen Greene during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Southern California wide receiver Tyler Vaughns (21) celebrates with teammate Deontay Burnett after Vaughns' touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Southern California quarterback Sam Darnold, right, and Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) congratulate each other following an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. Southern California defeated Arizona State 48-17. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Southern California head coach Clay Helton, left, and Arizona State head coach Todd Graham shake hands following an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. Southern California defeated Arizona State 48-17. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Southern California defensive backs Marvell Tell III (7), Jalen Greene (10) and Jack Jones try to knock down a pass in the end zone intended for Arizona State receiver Harry N'Keal, center, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State's Kyle Williams (10) came up with the catch for a touchdown to end the half. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Southern California wide receiver Deontay Burnett (80) catches a touchdown pass as Arizona State defensive back Chase Lucas (24) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Southern California wide receiver Tyler Vaughns (21) eludes the tackle of Arizona State defensive back Kobe Williams on a touchdown catch and run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Southern California wide receiver Tyler Vaughns (21) runs to end zone ahead of Arizona State linebacker D.J. Calhoun on a touchdown catch and run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) throws a pass as he is pressured by Southern California defensive lineman Rasheem Green (94) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) is sacked by Southern California defensive lineman Rasheem Green (94) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Southern California running back Ronald Jones II runs the ball as Arizona State's Jay Jay Wilson closes in to make the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

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