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Big 12 acknowledges replay review error in BYU's win over Arizona State

Conference officials say they incorrectly awarded a first-quarter touchdown to the eighth-ranked Cougars in their 27-20 victory.

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At a glance

  • Big 12 officials confirmed a replay review mistake in BYU's first-quarter touchdown
  • BYU defeated Arizona State 27-20 on Saturday
  • The Cougars were ranked eighth at the time of the game

The Big 12 Conference has acknowledged that a replay review error led to an incorrect touchdown being awarded to BYU in the first quarter of the team's win over Arizona State on Saturday. The Cougars defeated Arizona State 27-20 in the game where the officiating mistake occurred.

The conference did not specify what corrective action, if any, would be taken regarding the error.

Why it matters

Officiating errors in college football can affect game outcomes and standings in a competitive conference.

Original reporting

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