# College football fans and media rip SEC refs over controversial forward fumble call in Texas-Missouri game

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/college-football-fans-and-media-rip-sec-refs-over-controversial-forward-fumble-call-in-texas-missouri-game/
- Published: 2026-11-07T23:45:27+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T00:35:45+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/college-football-fans-media-rip-sec-refs-controversial-forward-fumble-call-texas-missouri-game
- Topics: Football, Sport, World

## Key points

- Texas beat Missouri 34-20 after trailing by seven.
- A reviewed forward-fumble ruling extended a key Texas drive.
- Fans and commentators questioned the officiating.

## Summary

Texas came from 20-13 behind to beat Missouri 34-20, but a disputed third-quarter ruling drew criticism from fans, commentators and former officials. The play helped the Longhorns keep a drive alive, and three plays later they scored the tying touchdown, making the decision a major talking point in a game with College Football Playoff implications.

On third-and-10, Arch Manning lost control of the ball while being hit; officials ruled it a forward fumble rather than an incomplete pass. Texas receiver Emmett Mosley V recovered it 14 yards downfield for a first down. The crew reviewed the play and upheld the ruling, while former referee Terry McAulay said Manning’s hand moved forward before he lost control. Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz hinted he risked a fine if he publicly criticised the officials.

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