Ron Snodgrass named national coordinator of NCAA officials
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The NCAA has appointed Ron Snodgrass as the national coordinator of officials, effective September 1, 2026. He replaces Steve Shaw, who is retiring after a lengthy tenure. Snodgrass is an experienced referee with 26 seasons in Division I, predominantly in the Big Ten Conference, and has officiated significant postseason matches, including the College Football Playoff. His leadership role will focus on improving officiating standards in college football, as noted by Mid-American Conference Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher.
- •Ron Snodgrass to succeed Steve Shaw as NCAA coordinator.
- •Snodgrass has officiated in Division I for 26 seasons.
- •He worked mainly in the Big Ten Conference.
- •Appointment effective September 1, 2026.
- •Steinbrecher praises Snodgrass's collaborative leadership.
- 6:33 PMESPN NCAAF — Veteran ref Snodgrass to oversee college officials
- 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — NCAA names Ron Snodgrass national coordinator of officials, replacing the retiring Steve Shaw
"Longtime college football referee Ron Snodgrass has been named national coordinator of officials, the NCAA announced Monday. Snodgrass will take over Sept. 1 for the retiring Steve Shaw. Snodgrass has worked mostly in the Big Ten Conference and officiated in Division I for 26 seasons.
"Longtime college football referee Ron Snodgrass will replace retiring Steve Shaw as the national coordinator of officials, the NCAA announced.
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External links- ESPN NCAAFAug 10, 2026, 6:33 PMVeteran ref Snodgrass to oversee college officials
Longtime college football referee Ron Snodgrass will replace retiring Steve Shaw as the national coordinator of officials, the NCAA announced.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 5:08 PMNCAA names Ron Snodgrass national coordinator of officials, replacing the retiring Steve Shaw
Longtime college football referee Ron Snodgrass has been named national coordinator of officials, the NCAA announced Monday. Snodgrass will take over Sept. 1 for the retiring Steve Shaw. Snodgrass has worked mostly in the Big Ten Conference and officiated in Division I for 26 seasons.
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