Should there have been a flag on the punt return in Iowa State–Iowa?

What happened

The linked clip shows Iowa State players making contact with Iowa's punt returner during a bouncing punt. Its closing scoreboard shows the third quarter at 5:42. The official play-by-play and CFBD identify the punt to the Iowa 32-yard line, recorded at 5:58 with the next possession beginning at 5:39. Whether officials assessed a penalty, and whether one was warranted, remain unverified.

Fans are debating contact with Iowa's punt returner as the ball bounces near the Iowa 30-yard line. The clip shows Q3, 5:42, with Iowa State leading 13–10.

Correction: The earlier Q3 3:45 match was removed. Review of the supplied clip now identifies Q3 5:42 and matches the punt recorded at 5:58, ending at 5:39, in the official play-by-play. The page clock is the clock visible in the clip; the structured play uses the provider end clock. The penalty decision remains unverified.

Period

Quarter 3

Game clock

5:42

Penalty called

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Original ruling

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Final ruling

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Replay involved

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Consequence

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