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You have to make the catch without using the ground. You have to have at least 1 foot down and you can't have the ground cause a fumble.

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Q: Try to refer back to the missed touchdown catch by VT in the Sugar Bowl. What are the rules behind a catch in college football. Does the ground have an effect on whether it is a catch?
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