Big 12 admits error in awarding BYU first-quarter touchdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 4:05 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
The Big 12 has acknowledged an officiating mistake during the first quarter of No. 8 BYU's 27-20 victory over Arizona State on November 1, 2026. The conference stated that a touchdown awarded to BYU after a fumble recovery on a QB sneak should not have counted. Instead, officials should have reset the ball for a third-and-goal attempt. This ruling came on the heels of previous officiating errors involving other teams in recent games, highlighting ongoing challenges with replay reviews in the conference.
- •Big 12 confirmed the incorrect ruling during BYU-Arizona State game.
- •BYU's touchdown was misawarded after a fumble by Bear Bachmeier.
- •Sione Moa was credited with a touchdown that should not have been counted.
- •Previous officiating errors have been highlighted in recent Big 12 games.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Big 12 admits that it incorrectly gave No. 8 BYU a first-quarter touchdown in win over Arizona State
"BYU was allowed to advance a fumble by Bear Bachmeier on a QB sneak near the goal line.
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