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Big Ten Confirms Officiating Error on Nebraska PAT Attempt
League acknowledges mistake that should have given Huskers another try after roughing penalty in win over Maryland
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Officials Miss Proper Penalty Application
The Big Ten confirmed an officiating error during the Maryland-Nebraska contest. With the Huskers leading 48-23 and 6:35 remaining in the fourth quarter, Maryland drew a flag for roughing the snapper on a point-after attempt. The kick failed, and Nebraska accepted the penalty yards on the following kickoff instead of retrying the extra point. League rules called for the penalty to be enforced immediately, moving the ball half the distance to the goal line and requiring a repeat attempt.
High Penalty Total Draws Attention
The game featured 28 total penalties, the highest number in an FBS contest since 2021. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule expressed frustration over the volume of flags and said several calls were new to him. The league stated it has reviewed the matter with the crew and will stress consistent enforcement of the rules going forward.
Coach Explains Decision on Penalty
Rhule later indicated he accepted the kickoff penalty yards after a miscommunication with an official and because he was unaware the kick had missed. He described his choice as a poor decision on his part. Nebraska held on for the 48-23 victory.
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