Mizzou FootballMonday, November 9
Drinkwitz says a disputed fumble ruling didn't decide Mizzou's loss to Texas
The Daily Columbia team
Several calls had fans upset after Saturday's game, and one stood out. With Mizzou leading 20-13 in the third quarter, an Arch Manning pass was ruled a fumble, good for an 18-yard gain for Texas on third-and-10. Three plays later, Manning hit Jermaine Bishop for a 25-yard touchdown to tie it.
18 yardsgain Texas got on a pass ruled a fumble
The play came on third-and-10 with Mizzou leading 20-13 in the third quarter.
Sources: Kansas City Star, Inside Texas
“If I say what I want to say, I'm going to get fined until I don't have any retirement, and I'm not going to do that. I'm not going to blame the officials.”
Drinkwitz pointed instead to the third-and-10 his defense didn't stop. Missouri Lt. Gov. Dave Wasinger described the officiating as "atrocious".
A fumble ruling sat between Mizzou's lead and Texas' tie
| Moment | What happened |
|---|---|
| Late third quarter | Mizzou leads 20-13 |
| Third-and-10 | Pass ruled a fumble, 18-yard gain |
| Three plays later | Manning to Bishop, 25 yards, ties it |
| Fourth quarter | Texas adds 14 and wins 34-20 |
Sources: 93.9 The Eagle, Kansas City Star, Inside Texas
- SEC statement: the ruling on the field was a fumble
- SEC says replay had no clear and obvious video evidence of firm control
Sources: Kansas City Star, Inside Texas, 93.9 The Eagle