From Newsweek · Rowan Fisher-Shotton · · 50s
SEC Officials Under Fire for Controversial Calls
SEC officials face backlash after controversial Texas-Missouri game calls.
In brief
SEC officials face backlash after controversial Texas-Missouri game calls. SEC officials criticized for favoring Texas in game calls that impacted playoff contention. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Texas beats Missouri
Texas won 34-20 against Missouri in a critical SEC game.
Controversial fumble call
Officials ruled a fumble after Arch Manning was hit from behind.
Touchdown consequence
Manning scored a 25-yard touchdown after the fumble.
Missouri struggles
Missouri went 3 for 16 on third downs and scored one second-half touchdown.
Fan backlash
Fans and announcers criticized SEC officials for favoring Texas.
“texas has literally gotten every call in this game at missouri”
Online reactions
Online users called the officiating 'rigged' and 'worst crew in sec'.
“imagine a world where mizzou picks up that arch fumble”
Playoff implications
Texas needs wins to stay in playoff contention while Missouri faces elimination.
The headline
SEC officials criticized for favoring Texas in game calls that impacted playoff contention.
