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Big 12 admits officiating error in Notre Dame-BYU game

Outlets agree that the Big 12 admitted to a timing error by officials, confirming Notre Dame should have received one additional second to run a final play against BYU.

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At a glance

  • The Big 12 confirmed that officials made an error by concluding the Notre Dame-BYU game early.13
  • One second should have remained on the game clock, allowing Notre Dame an opportunity for a final play.123

The Big 12 acknowledged an officiating mistake during the final moment of the game between Notre Dame and BYU.123

Officials erroneously declared the matchup over instead of leaving time on the game clock.13

The conference confirmed one second remained, which should have allowed Notre Dame to attempt a final play.123

The error occurred at the end of Notre Dame's loss to BYU.23

Where sources agree

  • Big 12 acknowledged an officiating error3 of 3
  • One second should have remained on the clock3 of 3
  • Notre Dame was entitled to a final play3 of 3
  • BYU defeated Notre Dame in the game2 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1ESPNBig 12 admits error in ending Notre Dame-BYU, says Irish had 1 second left ↗
  2. 2Yahoo SportsBig 12 admits mistake: Notre Dame deserved final play in controversial loss to BYU ↗
  3. 3CBS SportsBig 12 rules Notre Dame should have been allowed another play after officiating error in loss to BYU ↗

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