The SEC has admitted that its officiating crew made a crucial mistake during Saturday’s game between Auburn and Oklahoma.
Oklahoma beat Auburn 24-17 in a tight game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla. The first touchdown of the day was a 24-yard pass from Sooners quarterback John Mateer to wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III, who was completely uncovered after the Auburn defense lost track of him.
As it turns out, the play should have resulted in a penalty. Sategna first began jogging toward the Oklahoma sideline as if he were going to be subbed out of the game. The Sooners then lined up to snap the ball quickly, and Auburn’s defense had no idea Sategna had stayed on the field…