Big Ten admits officiating error in Nebraska's game against Maryland
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 12:09 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The Big Ten formally acknowledged an officiating error from the recent Maryland-Nebraska game held on Saturday. The league stated that an incorrect decision prevented Nebraska from retrying a point-after-touchdown attempt. This acknowledgment follows scrutiny over game officiating standards and has potential implications for the teams involved as they continue their seasons. Further reviews of officiating protocols are likely to be discussed in the coming days.
- •Big Ten recognizes an officiating error from Saturday's game.
- •Nebraska should have been allowed to retry a PAT attempt.
- •The decision has sparked discussions about officiating standards.
- •Nebraska and Maryland continue their seasons following the game.
- 12:50 AMESPN NCAAF — Big Ten acknowledges officiating error in Nebraska's win vs. Maryland
"The Big Ten acknowledged an officiating error in Saturday's Maryland-Nebraska game that should have resulted in the Huskers retrying a point-after-touchdown attempt.
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