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VIDEO: Houston's Demarcus Ayers turns simple catch into improbable play

Thomas B. Shea / USA TODAY Sports

Houston receiver Demarcus Ayers should've caught the simple short pass by quarterback Greg Ward Jr.

Instead, the ball went right through his hands, and for a second, it appeared as though Navy's Brendon Clements was going to pick up the interception.

But somehow, Ayers reacted quickly enough to pounce on the floating ball and make the catch.

Ayers makes diving catch on second try - ESPN Video

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