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Big 12 Clock Error Upsets Notre Dame vs

PUBLISHED Oct 18, 2026, 11:04 AM ET

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The Big 12 admitted a timing mistake after Notre Dame’s final play on October seventeenth. A pass on first and goal fell incomplete in the end zone, yet one second remained on the clock. Officials and the replay crew failed to spot the error, allowing BYU to secure a twenty‑eight to twenty‑four upset. The conference released a statement the next day, blaming the replay process and promising a full review of end‑of‑game officiating before the following week’s contests. The incident echoes earlier controversies, such as the referee’s oversight in a London game where one second was missed in overtime. Fans and analysts argue the lack of consequence undermines trust in college football’s officiating system.

By Marcus E. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On October 17 2023 Notre Dame vs BYU game ends with missed one‑second clock.
On October 18 2023 Big 12 releases statement blaming replay process for error.
On October 18 2023 Big 12 vows changes before next week’s games.

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