Florida State coach Mike Norvell rips ACC officials, says holding call in OT was ‘an absolute joke’

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State coach Mike Norvell was vocal on Monday following the team's 43-35 overtime loss to Miami. He criticized the Atlantic Coast Conference's officiating crew for what he deemed an "absolute joke" late holding penalty. Norvell questioned the interception that ended the game, stating he had not yet received the final review from ACC Supervisor of Football Officials Gary Patterson.

The coach also criticized the lack of a discussion on simultaneous possession during the second desperation throw, which Miami's Duce Robinson caught but was ruled an interception by Miami's Bryce Fitzgerald. Despite the loss, Norvell was proud of his Seminoles' resolve and praised the Miami Hurricanes, who came out of the game ranked No. 3 and moved up to No. 1.