Syracuse Coach Fran Brown Says ACC Acknowledged Incorrect Call on Clemson’s Game-Winning Touchdown
Syracuse head coach Fran Brown stated that the ACC informed him officials made an incorrect call on Clemson's game-winning touchdown.
Syracuse, NY, November 12, 2026 — Syracuse University head football coach Fran Brown has stated that the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has informed him that a critical officiating call during a recent game was incorrect. The acknowledgment pertains to the game-winning touchdown scored by Clemson University.
According to Coach Brown, the ACC has communicated to him that the officials’ decision on the play that secured the victory for Clemson was in error. The specific details regarding the nature of the incorrect call have not been publicly disclosed by either Coach Brown or the ACC. It is also unclear from the statement if the ACC has taken any further action or issued a formal correction to its member institutions beyond informing Coach Brown.
The game in question, which featured Syracuse and Clemson, resulted in a victory for Clemson due to the late touchdown. The outcome of this game would typically have significant implications for team standings within the ACC, impacting conference play and potential bowl game eligibility.
Coach Brown’s disclosure highlights the potential impact of officiating decisions on game outcomes. While athletic conferences often review officiating performance after games, such direct communication to a head coach regarding a specific incorrect call on a game-deciding play is noteworthy. The conference office’s role typically involves oversight of officiating standards and addressing performance issues internally.
Further information regarding the date of the game, the exact circumstances of the touchdown, and the specific call that was deemed incorrect by the ACC was not provided in the statement. The current status of any review or subsequent actions by the ACC concerning this admitted error remains undisclosed.
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