The Big 12 Conference has acknowledged an officiating mistake that led to a touchdown being awarded during the September 19, 2026 game between the Maryland Terrapins and Virginia Tech Hokies at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland.
According to the conference, the replay review process was handled incorrectly during the first half when officials examined a Maryland Terrapins touchdown. The specific nature of the error was not detailed in the initial announcement.
The game featured the Terrapins of the Big Ten Conference against the Hokies of the Atlantic Coast Conference, with the officiating crew provided by the Big 12. Referee crews from one conference often work games involving teams from other conferences.
A photograph from the game shows the referee consulting the instant replay monitor at SECU Stadium during the review process.
