FOX's broadcast team delivered sharp criticism of Big 12 Conference referees during the October 17 game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and Arizona State Sun Devils at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. The commentary suggested officials were "just making up rules as they go," highlighting growing frustration with officiating consistency in the conference.
Big 12 official Bill Bishop was among the referees working the contest. The criticism from a major network broadcast underscores ongoing concerns about the quality and transparency of officiating in college football's Big 12 Conference.
