Watch: Baffling delay-of-game penalty costs Louisville in loss

The No. 15-ranked Louisville Cardinals lost a tough 31-24 decision to the No. 16-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, and a baffling penalty on their potential game-tying drive is going to stand out as a huge missed opportunity.

After taking over at midfield with just under three minutes to play in regulation, Louisville found itself in a 4th-and-inches situation at the Notre Dame 41-yard line. 

It was a perfect opportunity for a quarterback sneak or some kind of play that could push the line forward to keep the drive going.

There was just one problem.

Louisville could not get the snap off on time and took one of the most poorly timed delay-of-game penalties you could ever possibly imagine