Big 12 Officiating Crew Removed From Next Assignment For Kansas-Missouri Mistake
Sep 9, 2025, 4:18 PM
The Big 12 removed an officiating crew from its next assignment following a mistake in the Kansas-Missouri game. (Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
(Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – The Big 12 has removed the officiating crew from the week two Kansas-Missouri game from its next assignment after a missed call.
The Big 12 announced sanctions on Tuesday, September 9. The conference ruled the crew allowed a punt to occur on a free kick, in violation of Rule 2, Section 16, Article 6 of NCAA Football rules.
From the Big 12: “The Big 12 officials in Saturday's Kansas-Missouri game allowed a punt to occur on a free kick in violation of Rule 2 Section 16 Article 6 of NCAA Football rules. That Big 12 officiating crew has been removed from its next scheduled assignment on 9/12.”
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) September 9, 2025
“We believe we have one of the best officiating programs in college football,” said Big 12 Chief Football & Competition Officer Scott Draper. “When the Conference’s high standard for officiating is not met, the Big 12 will take action.”
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