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Big 12 admits clock error in Notre Dame-BYU finish
The Big 12 says it will review its end-of-game officiating process before next week's games after admitting BYU's win over Notre Dame ended with time still on the clock.
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At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Yahoo Sports midseason awards: Biggest surprises, disappointments, Heisman picks, title predictions and more”, with reporting from ESPN, Bleacher Report, Deseret News and KSL Sports.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 11:49 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Notre Dame-BYU.
- BBN covered this story before: Big 12 admits error in Notre Dame-BYU game, says Irish had time for… (October 20).
The real story
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- Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports midseason awards: Biggest surprises, disappointments, Heisman picks, title predictions and more
- ESPNBig 12 admits error in Notre Dame-BYU ending, says Irish had 1 second left October 18, 2026 · facts used on air
- Bleacher ReportBig 12 Admits Error on Clock Controversy in Notre Dame's Loss to BYU, Will Investigate Replay Rules October 18, 2026 · facts used on air
- Deseret NewsBig 12 statement: Replay crew erred, should have put 1 second back on clock in BYU’s 28-24 win over Notre Dame October 18, 2026 · facts used on air
- KSL SportsBig 12 Conference admits officiating error in BYU-Notre Dame finish October 18, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNot a coach. The conference.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorBYU beat Notre Dame twenty-eight to twenty-four, and the Big 12 now says time remained on the clock when the final pass hit the ground.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHow much time?

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorOne second. Notre Dame had first and goal from the nine, and it was a sixteen-game winning streak.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorI sat on a bench for six seasons and nobody ever gave me a second back. Surface of the sun.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorOne second. Rex, I've timed it. That's less than it took you to say 'surface of the sun.'

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorAnd the officials cleared the play anyway.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorFox's Mike Pereira called it embarrassing for all officiating, and the Big 12 promises a full review before next week.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA complete review before next week's games. They found one second, so I assume they'll need about a week.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorTo cool it, they get that second right every week. Tech's next, and Dr. Byte, I trust your clock is accurate.
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