They are looking for justification to Cheat again? I actually don’t understand what you mean by that at all. This post isn’t about cheating. They were drinking before the football game, right?
But I do see now that you have a much more negative view of OP’s question. I read their question as “oh crap, I’m in trouble here. I’m scared, what do I do?” Whereas you seem to have interpreted to mean “how can I get away with lying?” I’m sorry you see it that way.
The answer remains to take responsibility with maturity and grace. I gave a specific suggestion for how they might do that, although there could be other suggestions of course.
To the OP - you can do this. You’re gonna be fine. Best wishes.