Big 12 Confesses to Officiating Error After Questionable BYU Touchdown Against Ari…
BYU · Arizona StateWhat was initially ruled a touchdown after a lengthy replay review has now been acknowledged by the conference as an incorrect decision. The admission carries added significance because it comes just two weeks after another replay controversy involving BYU.
In that instance, the Big 12 later acknowledged officials had mishandled the closing moments of the Cougars' victory over Notre Dame. "The correct ruling should have been BYU ball for a third-and-goal attempt from the two-yard line."
The sequence began with BYU facing second-and-goal from the Arizona State 1-yard line. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier attempted a quarterback sneak but lost the ball before reaching the forward-progress spot.
When the officials admit they got it wrong, the real story emerges. RB Sione Moa recovered it at the two-yard line and continued into the end zone.
KEY POINTS
- Big 12 Confesses to Officiating Error After Questionable BYU Touchdown Against Arizona State.
- A disputed goal-line sequence during BYU’s win over Arizona State has become the latest officiating controversy involving the Big 12.
- "Replay was incorrect in awarding a score," the Big 12 said in its statement after the Week 9 Arizona State-BYU game.
- Stay tuned to EssentiallySports for the breakdown of Big 12's controversial call and what it means for the season ahead.