McAndrew: Missouri football got fleeced on fumble ruling, even if Tigers won’t say it
Missouri football took the high road, refusing to criticize a third-quarter fumble ruling that helped swing its game vs Texas. We will criticize it. Mizzou got fleeced.
Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz praised Texas coach Steve Sarkisian for making the necessary plays to secure the win in a controversial game. The tragic 14-yard fumble on third-and-10 led to Texas scoring a touchdown and taking the lead. Drinkwitz accepted the ruling, stating that it was ultimately on his team's performance.
The controversy surrounding the call has left Missouri feeling robbed, as they had multiple chances to build a bigger lead before the unfortunate incident. The SEC defended their ruling, stating that there was no clear and obvious video evidence that quarterback Matt Manning had firm control of the ball when the contact occurred.
This left many questions about the officiating decision and the lack of transparency in the process. Missouri's loss could have a significant impact on their College Football Playoff prospects, as the controversy surrounding the fumble ruling tarnishes an otherwise competitive game.
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