Utah Lashes Out at Officiating After Loss to BYU

Utah Lashes Out at Officiating After Loss to BYU

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Utah Lashes Out at Officiating After Loss to BYU

Utah's athletic director and coach criticized the officiating after a controversial loss to BYU in a game filled with penalty calls.

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Mark HarlanKyle WhittinghamKalani SitakeJake RetzlaffWill Ferrin
How did Utah's coach react to the officiating?
Utah's coach Kyle Whittingham echoed Harlan's sentiments, describing the officiating as "ridiculous."
What key calls on BYU's final drive were controversial?
Two fourth-down plays were negated by penalties on the Cougars' final drive, allowing BYU to score a field goal for the win.
Who criticized the officiating in the BYU vs Utah game?
Utah athletic director Mark Harlan criticized the Big 12 officiating crew for controversial calls that led to BYU's 22-21 victory over Utah.
Describe the controversial play that led to a replay in the endzone.
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff threw an incomplete pass in the endzone, but the play was nullified by an official's timeout call before the snap.
How many penalties were called against both teams, and how did their yardage totals compare?
Despite both teams receiving 10 penalties, Utah accumulated 90 penalty yards compared to BYU's 67 penalty yards.