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Originally Posted by MD Longhorn
EVERY other time we've seen this, it's ruled a touchback.
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Take a look at
Dropping the ball before the end zone, a comprehensive guide. for a list of the ball being fumbled in celebration before reaching the end zone.
In cases where a touchdown was originally ruled and then sent to video review...
1. When the fumbled ball goes into the end zone and immediately out of bounds without recovery, it is correctly called a touchback.
2. If the defense immediately recovers the ball in the end zone, it is correctly called a touchback.
3. Any other time the ball stays inbounds without immediate recovery, the ball is placed at the spot of the fumble. This happens in the NCAA, NFL, and even a high school U.S. Army all-star game (which may have been played under NFHS or NCAA rules...I don't know).