FOX analysts criticize officiating in BYU game against ASU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 9:06 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026

During the ongoing matchup between BYU Cougars and Arizona State Sun Devils, issues with officiating have come under fire. The Cougars fumbled at the goal line but recovered and advanced for a touchdown after officials initially ruled the play dead. FOX's broadcast crew, including Connor Onion, Robert Griffin III, and rules analyst Mike Pereira, expressed disbelief at the ruling, questioning the consistency of officiating in the Big 12. Griffin highlighted repeated instances over the past three weeks where officials seemed to be 'making up rules as they go.'
- •BYU attempts to recover from a loss to UCF
- •Questionable officiating affects touchdown ruling
- •Griffin voices frustration over Big 12 refereeing issues
- •Pereira questions the consistency of officiating rules
- •Game between BYU and ASU is currently underway
- 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Just making up rules as they go’: FOX broadcast crushes Big 12 referees
"The BYU Cougars suffered a shocking defeat to the UCF Knights last weekend and looked to bounce back against the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday. The Cougars got some help in the form of questionable officiating. Early in the game, the Cougars fumbled on the goal line, subsequently recovered the ball, and then advanced…
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