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NCAA Suspends Ref Ken Williamson Over Controversial Calls

10/28/2025

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The NCAA permanently suspended Ken Williamson from officiating SEC games after 11 complaints during Georgia's October 11 win over Auburn, nine of which SEC leadership validated.
The Georgia–Auburn game featured controversial calls, including a disputed fumble ruling and a timeout incident involving Georgia's head coach.
Williamson's decisions in the 2019 Fiesta Bowl against Clemson are noted, while Ohio State received LeBron James cleats ahead of Penn State game.

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The NCAA permanently suspended Ken Williamson from officiating SEC games after 11 complaints during Georgia's October 11 win over Auburn, nine of which SEC leadership validated.
The Georgia–Auburn game featured controversial calls, including a disputed fumble ruling and a timeout incident involving Georgia's head coach.
Williamson's decisions in the 2019 Fiesta Bowl against Clemson are noted, while Ohio State received LeBron James cleats ahead of Penn State game.