DENVER – Western Athletic Conference Commissioner Karl Benson acknowledged today that the replay official in last Saturday's Wisconsin-Fresno State game was in error when he overturned a fumble call during the third quarter of the game. Wisconsin won the game 13-10.

"The WAC holds officials accountable for their performance," said Benson. "And when errors are made, especially those that may have an impact on the outcome of a game, it is necessary to hold an official accountable for the mistake."

NCAA rules require that there be indisputable video evidence in order to overturn a call made by an official on the field. Benson went on to say, "After reviewing video of the play with Jim Blackwood, WAC supervisor of football officials, we concluded there was not indisputable evidence. Thus, per NCAA rules the play should not have been overturned."

The WAC evaluates and grades officials after each game. At the end of the season, these evaluations are used to determine officiating assignments for bowl games and whether an official is retained for the following year.