Big 12 rules Notre Dame should have been allowed another play after officiating error in loss to BYU
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Key Points:
- BYU defeated Notre Dame 28-24, but controversy arose over the final play as officials signaled the game ended with a pass falling incomplete in the end zone.
- The Big 12 later admitted an officiating error, confirming there should have been one second remaining on the clock, allowing Notre Dame an additional play.
- The conference announced a full review of the end-of-game officiating process to prevent similar mistakes in future games.
- This incident adds to a series of clock management errors in the 2026 college football season, including a previous controversial extra second given to Michigan in Week 1.
- It remains uncertain how this officiating mistake will impact the College Football Playoff Committee's evaluation of Notre Dame and BYU's postseason prospects.
