FOX Crew Criticizes Big 12 Touchdown Ruling
Broadcasters questioned officials' call on a BYU fumble recovery during the Cougars' game against Arizona State.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Football
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During BYU's game against Arizona State on Saturday, a Cougars fumble on the goal line was recovered by a BYU player who advanced it for a touchdown. After two video reviews, officials awarded the score, which the FOX broadcast crew criticized.
Why it matters
The disputed call adds to a broader debate over officiating consistency in the Big 12, and it matters to football fans nationwide who follow close, high-stakes rulings. Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III also weighed in on his interest in coaching.
The touchdown was awarded only after two video reviews overturned an initial stopped-for-forward-progress ruling. Griffin said the Big 12 has produced questionable rulings three weeks in a row, though the source does not detail the specific plays.
The players
Robert Griffin III
Former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner who said he would 100 percent be interested in becoming a college head coach despite having no coaching experience.
FOX
American broadcast network whose crew criticized the Big 12 officials' touchdown ruling during the BYU and Arizona State game.
The details
BYU lost to UCF the previous weekend before facing Arizona State on Saturday. On the goal line, the Cougars fumbled, a BYU player recovered and advanced the ball for a touchdown, and the FOX broadcast crew criticized the ruling that followed.
Timeline
Last weekend: BYU lost to UCF Knights.
Saturday, October 31, 2026: BYU played Arizona State, and the disputed touchdown was awarded.
Season Trajectory
The controversy arrives as BYU, coming off a loss to UCF, looks to keep its season on track against Arizona State in a conference where replay review outcomes have drawn scrutiny. The disputed touchdown could influence how the Big 12 is evaluated for officiating consistency.
The result of this review directly affects how BYU's win or loss is recorded in the standings, which matters for fantasy and bracket watchers tracking the Big 12 race. Fans following the conference can track whether officiating disputes like this one continue in upcoming weeks.
The takeaway
Close officiating calls on replay review can shape the outcome of a game and the public perception of a conference. Fans who want a clear view of such decisions should watch the official replay explanations rather than relying on broadcast commentary alone.
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