Overview
- The Big 12 confirmed on Nov. 3 that replay officials incorrectly awarded BYU a touchdown against Arizona State and said the correct ruling would have been BYU ball for third-and-goal from the two-yard line under Rule 12-3-3-d-2.
- That admission follows earlier officiating mistakes, including a clock error in BYU’s Oct. 17 win over Notre Dame and an improperly applied 10-second runoff in BYU’s Oct. 24 game at UCF, creating three weeks of high-profile errors.
- Conference officials have called an executive-level meeting to evaluate on-field crews, replay booths and the command center after reporting by Jon Wilner and others flagged the string of mistakes.
- The Big 12 is promoting a new Review Operations Center set to open in 2027 as a technology and operations upgrade, but commentators note many recent problems appear to stem from rules application and mechanics rather than equipment.
- Fans and coaches have pressed for clearer accountability and possible personnel or procedural changes, while the league has left game results intact and says its reviews will determine next steps.