Late-Game Officiating Decisions Draw Scrutiny in Two College Football Games
College football games, including Notre Dame vs. BYU and Florida State vs. Miami, faced scrutiny over controversial late-game officiating decisions.
Dothan, AL, October 18, 2026 —
Late-game officiating decisions in two college football matchups drew scrutiny, according to a summary identifying Notre Dame vs. BYU and Florida State vs. Miami. The account describes the calls as controversial but does not specify what happened in either game.
It does not identify the individual decisions, the officials involved, or the teams or observers who raised concerns. The game dates, locations, scores and outcomes are also not provided. As a result, the available information does not establish whether the scrutiny focused on a particular penalty, replay ruling or other late-game call.
The two matchups are named together, but no details are given to indicate whether the officiating concerns were similar or arose from separate circumstances. No statements from coaches, players, officials, governing bodies or other participants are included, and the summary does not describe any review or response following the decisions.
The information therefore establishes only that late-game officiating in both games faced criticism or questions. It does not provide enough detail to assess the calls themselves or explain their effect on either contest. Further specifics—including the rulings at issue and any subsequent response—were not included in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
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