ARLINGTON, Texas – Kaelin Clay knows the feeling.

Against Oregon earlier this year, Clay – a wide receiver for Utah – looked like he’d walk in for an easy touchdown on a 79-yard reception but dropped the ball prior to crossing the goalline. The ball was returned 99 yards by Oregon linebacker Joe Walker for a touchdown.

Oregon went on to win the game over Utah 51-27.

Oregon wide receiver Byron Marshall, who did the same thing in a game against South Dakota in week one, almost did it again in the national championship.

Marshall took a pass from Marcus Mariota and scampered 70-yards for a touchdown. However, it appeared Marshall might have fumbled before reaching the end zone. A replay was called to review the touchdown after it appeared Marshall almost dropped the ball before crossing the goal line.

Clay, watching the game, tweeted this:

NO BYRON NO!!!!

— Kaelin Clay (@CALiboy4) January 13, 2015

The play was confirmed and ruled a touchdown. Oregon trails Ohio State 21-20 in the third quarter of the inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship.

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