The Alabama-Georgia officiating crew is taking plenty of heat after Saturday’s game, and the criticism is centered on a handful of no calls - including what looked to many like a missed pass interference late in the contest.
The reaction came quickly from across the college football world, and Alabama fans were especially vocal after the Tide’s loss to the Bulldogs. “Yes we got f***ed by the SEC Officiating,” Alabama Heisman Trophy Winner Mark Ingram said on X.
“Hate to complain about officiating, but it is hard to put into words how bad tonight has been. Unbelievable. Proud of this team no matter what,” Alabama National Champion Jake Coker said.
And the frustration wasn’t limited to the Alabama side. Others watching the game were just as stunned by the call that wasn’t made.
“Certified bama hater here. Thats just pass interference,” Barstool’s Brandon Walker posted to X.
“As someone who picked Georgia and likes to be right, that was one of the wildest no calls I’ve ever seen.” ON3’s J.D. PicKell said in a post to X.
So far, the SEC has not issued a statement despite the wave of criticism.
That naturally raises the question of whether the league could take action against officials again. One of the more recent examples came last year, when Ken Williamson was suspended from officiating conference games after the Georgia vs. Auburn game.
That Auburn-Georgia matchup drew heavy scrutiny after officials ruled Jackson Arnold had fumbled, even though it appeared he had crossed the goal line with the ball.
“Touchdown or fumble???
Officials ruled Auburn QB Jackson Arnold fumbled before crossing the goal line. https://t.co/bW2t2KyyPd
- Always College Football (@AlwaysCFB) October 12, 2025”
How the SEC responds to the fallout from Saturday’s game will be worth watching.
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