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Auburn AD John Cohen Rebukes Officiating After SEC Admits 'Hideout' Error in Loss to Oklahoma

The SEC's admission of a misapplied 'hideout' rule includes a pledge of accountability with the 24-17 outcome intact.

Overview

  • Cohen said he and President Chris Roberts held extensive talks with SEC leadership, including Commissioner Greg Sankey, following the Sept. 20 game.
  • He argued a specifically emphasized rule was misapplied and that the mistake gave Oklahoma the lead in a one-score contest.
  • On the disputed play, receiver Isaiah Sategna feigned a substitution, stayed inbounds and was left uncovered for a touchdown.
  • The SEC acknowledged officials failed to recognize a hideout tactic and said the play should have resulted in a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty.
  • The league said appropriate accountability will be applied, has not changed the 24-17 result, and has offered no further public detail.