Big 12 rules Notre Dame should have been allowed another play after officiating error in loss to BYU

The clock still had :01 remaining when officials erroneously ruled the Cougars-Irish game was over While most of America was wondering whether pass interference should have been called on BYU at the end of the No. 8 Cougars' 28-24 victory vs. No. 2 Notre Dame on Saturday, another college football officiating gaffe was hiding in plain sight if anyone took the time in the moment to look. The Irish needed a touchdown on the game's final play to defeat the Cougars, but CJ Carr's heave to Jade Greathouse fell to the turf on the end zone as officials signaled the end of the game after a brief discussion and BYU fans stormed the field at Lavell Edwards Stadium.

But, the party may have started prematurely as the Big 12 admitted an officiating error there should have been :01 remaining on the clock. According to a statement from the Big 12 releaed early Sunday morning, Notre Dame should have had a chance to run another play after the game indeed prematurely. More pass interference controversy#BYU #GoIrish pic.twitter.com/JlO2g1a8O1 "Following the Big 12's review of the final play of Saturday's Notre Dame-BYU game, it was determined that time remained on the clock when the ball hit the ground and the play was incorrectly cleared by the replay officiating crew. The Conference will conduct