Total Pro Sports
A wild moment during Friday night’s indoor football clash had fans jumping, some quite literally.
Tulsa Oilers wide receiver Jerminic Smith turned what looked like a routine touchdown catch into one of the most chaotic and unforgettable plays of the season. In an all-out effort to reel in a 40-yard bomb from quarterback TJ Edwards, Smith launched himself through the end zone, straight over the barrier, and into the front row.
As the crowd roared, Smith came crashing down on an unsuspecting fan who had the misfortune of sitting right in his flight path. His helmet even clipped a woman seated next to the impact.
It looked like a collision straight out of a highlight reel- and that’s exactly where it landed. ESPN’s SportsCenter ranked the moment No. 1 on its Top 10 Plays of the night.
The incident happened just before halftime, with the Oilers trailing 23-15 against the Iowa Barnstormers. Edwards dropped a perfect spiral into Smith’s hands, and while the catch itself was clean, gravity had other ideas. Smith’s momentum carried him beyond the end zone and over the low wall separating the field from the seats.
Despite the abrupt landing, he held onto the ball, stood up, and didn’t miss a beat. After dusting himself off, Smith rejoined his teammates and broke into a celebratory dance with fellow receiver Hasan Rogers. According to those in attendance, fans in the section where Smith landed looked shocked but ultimately unharmed.
🚨TOP PLAY IN THE NATION🚨@tulsa_oilers_fb WR Jerminic Smith just went OVER. THE. WALL. His insane grab landed at No. 1 on SportsCenter’s Top 10 and lit up the IFL world. pic.twitter.com/0qAghoGrOE
— Indoor Football League (@IndoorFL) May 24, 2025
Tulsa used that momentum to mount a second-half comeback, eventually edging Iowa 56-51 in a high-scoring finish. Edwards delivered again in the final seconds, connecting with Tre Harvey to seal the win. The Oilers now sit second in the IFL Eastern Conference with a 6-2 record, keeping pace in the playoff hunt.
The Barnstormers, meanwhile, continue to struggle. With only one win in eight games, Iowa remains at the bottom of the table.
Smith’s leap wasn’t just a big play on the scoreboard- it became an instant fan moment. One that, for better or worse, a certain front-row spectator won’t forget any time soon.
