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Mizzou requests SEC formal review of officiating in Texas football game

The University of Missouri athletics department requested a formal review by the Southeastern Conference of the officiating in Saturday's football game against Texas, which Texas won 34-20.

Where
Statewide
When
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2026 (game); Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 (request announced)
Sources
Reported by 3 outlets

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Who's involved

  • University of Missouri athletics departmentrequested formal review
  • Laird VeatchMU athletics director
  • Coach DrinkwitzMizzou football coach

The facts

  • Texas defeated Mizzou 34-20 on Saturday, Nov. 8.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Mizzou requested SEC formal review of officiating in the game on Monday, Nov. 9.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Refs called pass interference on cornerback Sione Laulea, deemed questionable by TV broadcast.2
  • Texas QB Arch Manning threw ball into ground without receiving intentional grounding call.2
  • Incomplete pass by Manning was overturned to fumble after review, granting Texas first down.2
  • Officials called back Mizzou QB Austin Simmons' rushing touchdown early in game.2
  • Veatch said he will advocate for SEC to televise referee-replay official conversations.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Laird Veatch, MU athletics director Lack of transparency in replay booth allows speculation and mistrust.2
  • Laird Veatch Will advocate with SEC president for transparency change this offseason.2

Where the sources disagree

  • Pass interference on Sione Laulea Called by refs; deemed questionable by TV broadcast [2]

How they headlined it

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  • Mizzou requests formal review of SEC officiating, replays from Texas game

    STLtoday.com

  • Mizzou Athletics requests formal review into officiating against Texas

    ABC17NEWS

  • Mizzou Athletics requests formal review into officiating of Texas game

    KRCG

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  1. Mizzou requests formal review of SEC officiating, replays from Texas game STLtoday.com Not rated, November 9, 2026
  2. Mizzou Athletics requests formal review into officiating against Texas ABC17NEWS Not rated, November 9, 2026

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