Arch Manning, Texas escape Missouri after wild officiating controversy sends SEC showdown into chaos

But, that doesn’t mean the controversy surrounding this Longhorns squad is going away any time soon after the 34-20 win over Missouri.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.

This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Did SEC officials get together before the game and decide that pure chaos was on the agenda for this showdown at Missouri?CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEBesides the fact that there were multiple calls that went against Missouri, some reasonable, I don't think we've seen this much madness in one football game this season.Everything came to a head in the third quarter, as Arch Manning was hit from behind while trying to also complete a pass.The Texas quarterback was obviously trying to pass the football, while at the same time a Missouri defender got his hand on the ball.The problem was that Manning's arm was moving forward, even with the ball tipped by a Missouri defender.

Then, as the ball laid on the ground 12 yards ahead of the the line of scrimmage, a Texas receiver picked up the football, while trying to snag it before a Missouri defender fell on the ball.Arch Manning of the Texas Longhorns scrambles from Jason Dowell of the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo., on Nov.7, 2026.

(Getty Images)According to the SEC officiating crew, the call on the field was ruled a fumble.So, officials reviewed the play, which concurred within the replay center at SEC offices, where they ruled that the call on the field would stand.While a befuddled broadcast crew and those reacting on social media complained, Arch Manning dropped a dime just two plays later for the Texas touchdown that tied the game at 20-20.This was just one example that created plenty of confusion for viewers at home, while the home Missouri crowd was left stunned.As for the game itself, outside a ...