Texas Beats Missouri 34-20 as Officials' Fumble Call Sparks Outrage
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 7
Texas Beats Missouri 34-20 as Officials' Fumble Call Sparks Outrage
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 7
Summary
Trailing 20-13 late in the third quarter, Texas got a pivotal first down when officials ruled Arch Manning’s apparent incomplete pass a fumble recovered 14 yards downfield by Emmett Mosley V.
Replay upheld the call even though one sideline official initially signaled incomplete, and rules analyst Terry McAulay said Manning clearly lost control only after his hand moved forward.
Three plays later, Texas scored the tying touchdown, then finished with 21 unanswered points to turn a one-score deficit into a 34-20 win with playoff implications.
Broadcasters, former players and fans blasted the decision as indefensible, while Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz declined to criticize the crew directly, suggesting SEC fines would follow.