Breiden Fehoko alleges officiating bias in NFL and college football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Former LSU defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko has accused NFL and college football officials of influencing game outcomes. He claims he faced threats regarding his pension after criticizing officiating. His comments followed a controversial finish in a recent Notre Dame game against BYU, exacerbating discussions on officiating standards. Fehoko did not specify which officials or games were involved in his claims, and his allegations lack independent verification. Notre Dame's head coach described the final play sequence as chaotic but refrained from criticizing the officials.
- •Breiden Fehoko claims NFL officials influenced game results and threatened his pension.
- •His comments came after Notre Dame's controversial loss to BYU.
- •Fehoko did not provide specific evidence for his accusations.
- •Notre Dame's coach described the final play as chaotic, not blaming officials.
- •Disputed officiating issues remain a topic of debate in football.
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Breiden Fehoko accuses NFL referees for changing games despite being ‘threatened’ to lose his pension
"Former LSU defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko has accused NFL and college football officials of influencing game outcomes, claiming he was threatened with losing his pension after previously speaking out about officiating. Fehoko made the allegations on social media following Notre Dame’s controversial 28-24 defeat to BYU, which ended with a disputed final play that sparked fresh debate over the officials’ decisions.
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