I think it gets called fairly this game. The SEC probably prefers we go to Atlanta over tu because us winning it gives the sec the best chance to get 4 teams in the playoff

Never a good idea to hold calks

agfred01 said:

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I think it gets called fairly this game. The SEC probably prefers we go to Atlanta over tu because us winning it gives the sec the best chance to get 4 teams in the playoff

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I want to believe

But this is sip. I'll believe it when I see it

Don't know if this has been discussed yet, but there was a pretty terrible holding that was not called on the last play of regulation on Saturday. Auburn had 0 timeouts and the play ended with 9 seconds left. If I'm not mistaken, by rule that would have been a 10 second runoff and the end of the game with an Ag victory. Lack of these calls do affect the outcome of a game.

How is that possible? If we beat Georgia they have 3 losses and they are out

That was the 3rd down play for Auburn immediately prior to their FG. On that play Shemar Stewart and Nic Scourton were both held as Thorne scrambled for the sideline stepping out with 9 seconds remaining. By rule since the infraction did not stop the clock the 10 second runoff does not apply.

However, it should have been a 10 yard penalty and replay 3rd down. Auburn would have a choice to make. Kick the ball from 10 yards further back or try to gain those yards back/score a touchdown but risk running out the clock, throwing an interception or fumbling the ball.

it could be further argued that if neither Stewart or Scourton are held that Thorne is sacked and time runs out for Auburn.

If you want to add more ire it could pointed out that A&M is tied for the 2nd most penalized team in the SEC (full season) at 84. A&M's opponents have only been flagged 70 times.

https://www.secsports.com/2024-sec-football-stats
(Page 20 or so).

agfred01 said:

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I think it gets called fairly this game. The SEC probably prefers we go to Atlanta over tu because us winning it gives the sec the best chance to get 4 teams in the playoff

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Keep telling yourself that. Right up to the point in the game when it becomes obvious that the calls will go their way.

These are the ones that really make zero sense. Refs clearly watching QB roll out and in wide open this happens and no call? No way you can miss that and if you do miss it you cannot have a job as an official.