Kansas-Missouri referee Jason Autrey injured in first half of rivalry game
In what had already been a chaotic first half, referee Jason Autrey suffered an apparent injury in Kansas vs. Missouri game, creating some confusion.
A rivalry college football game between Kansas and Missouri took an unexpected turn when referee Jason Autrey was injured in the first half. After Kansas returned a blocked field goal for a touchdown, Autrey was seen on the sideline with an apparent leg injury. The Fox broadcast speculated that it might have been a pulled hamstring.
Autrey was eventually carted off the field, leaving the game without a white-hat official. Rules analyst Mike Pereira noted that there were no substitutes, so the center judge had to step in, causing further issues as the field lacked a functioning microphone. The absence of the lead official could impact the game's proceedings moving forward, given the game's already volatile atmosphere and numerous blocked kicks and turnovers.
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