Patterson appointed ACC supervisor of officials following Riveron's exit
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 2:06 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Gary Patterson has been appointed as the new ACC supervisor of officials on July 13, 2026. This appointment follows the resignation of Al Riveron from the position less than a week earlier. Patterson, a veteran official, is expected to bring his extensive experience to the role. The ACC will look to him to enhance the quality and consistency of officiating across its football games moving forward.
- •Gary Patterson named new ACC supervisor of officials.
- •Appointment announced on July 13, 2026.
- •Follows resignation of Al Riveron from the role.
- •Patterson has extensive experience as an official.
- •ACC aims to improve officiating consistency.
- 2:23 PMESPN NCAAF — Patterson named ACC supervisor of officials
"Veteran official Gary Patterson was selected as the new ACC supervisor of officials on Monday, less than week after Al Riveron stepped down from the post.
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