SEC Acknowledges Tennessee's Onside Kick vs. Texas Was Incorrectly Officiated

The SEC said Monday that Tennessee's onside kick against Texas last Saturday should have been penalized, per ESPN and CBS Sports. The kick gave the Volunteers possession late in the game with a chance to either tie or go ahead, but the SEC determined it was "incorrectly officiated."

According to the SEC, the play should have resulted in a 5-yard penalty and a retry of the kick. Yahoo Sports reported that the drop kick violated two rules, though the specific violations were not detailed in available summaries.

Tennessee ultimately failed to score following the recovery, and Texas won the game. The SEC's statement came after the fact, addressing what could have been a significant controversy had the Volunteers' subsequent drive resulted in a tying or go-ahead score.