A grown man used both of his middle fingers to flip off a college football player on Friday night, and ESPN viewers got a good look at it.
Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell scored a touchdown on a 36-yard reception in the fourth quarter to extend the team’s lead over the Miami Hurricanes.
After reaching the end zone at Hard Rock Stadium, Bell was greeted rudely by a Miami fan in the front row. The fan flipped a double bird at Bell (and appeared to be yelling obscenities), and it was visible on the ESPN broadcast for over five seconds.
WHO ELSE BUT CHRIS BELL?!
📺 @ESPN#GoCards pic.twitter.com/FA5mW8g3w2
— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) October 18, 2025
grown adult giving the louisville player the double birds in the end zone front row seat has to be banned! grow up man, miami fans should be proud pic.twitter.com/Qb2hVxaZh0
— Edward Cho (@coleedwardson) October 18, 2025
THE UUUUUUUUUU
— BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL (@edsbs.bsky.social) October 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
ESPN could’ve been quicker to notice the double bird and switch camera angles, but in fairness to the broadcast production crew, it’s not exactly something you’re focused on for a touchdown play (and one involving student-athletes).
Bell got the last laugh, catching nine passes for 136 yards and two touchdowns to lead Louisville to a huge upset victory on the road over No. 2 Miami.
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