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Big 12 Taking Action After Major Officiating Backlash in 3 BYU Games

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Newest development Nov 1, 2026 · 3 reportsBig 12 Addresses More Controversial Officiating in BYU-Arizona State Game

The last three BYU games has had officiating issues. It has led to the Big 12 taking serious action.

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  1. Big 12 says officials erred in awarding BYU a touchdown after fumble recovery

    Headline from Deseret News ·

  2. Newest

    Big 12 Addresses More Controversial Officiating in BYU-Arizona State Game

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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6 articles, oldest first.

  1. Deseret News

    Big 12 says officials erred in awarding BYU a touchdown after fumble recovery (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    For the second straight BYU football home game, the Big 12 has issued a statement acknowledging an error was made by the game officials that proved favorable to the Cougars. After No. 8 BYU’s 27-20 win over unranked Arizona State on Saturday afternoon, the conference said the Cougars should not have…

  2. Salt Lake Tribune

    Should BYU’s first touchdown vs. Arizona State have counted? Big 12 says no in latest officiating gaffe. (opens Salt Lake Tribune)

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    Salt Lake Tribune's feed description

    The Big 12 acknowledged that replay officials incorrectly awarded BYU a touchdown against Arizona State, the conference's third officiating admission involving the Cougars this season.

  3. Breitbart News

    Big 12 Admits Officiating Error in BYU's win Over ASU: 'Replay Was Incorrect in Awarding' TD (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The Big 12 has not had a stellar officiating season.

  4. Newsweek

    Big 12 Addresses More Controversial Officiating in BYU-Arizona State Game (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Big 12 addressed the controversial decision in BYU's win over Arizona State, adding to a growing list of disputed calls.

  5. Fox News

    Big 12 Conference admits officials got call wrong that benefited BYU Cougars in win over Arizona State (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Big 12 admitted replay errors in BYU's games against Notre Dame and Arizona State, raising questions about the conference's officiating process.

  6. Newsweek

    Big 12 Taking Action After Major Officiating Backlash in 3 BYU Games (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The last three BYU games has had officiating issues. It has led to the Big 12 taking serious action.

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