Rules analysts chimed in after Auburn-Georgia officials sparked the suspension

A string of questionable calls by Southeastern Conference (SEC) officials led by Ken Williamson, including controversial calls. Georgia’s comeback win over Auburn Two weeks ago, asked for serious disciplinary action.

Yellowhammer News Williamson has been “permanently suspended from conference games,” according to sources. At least 11 complaints were filed against Williamson and his crew after the Auburn-Georgia game on October 11.

“Nine of those complaints were upheld by conference officials, according to sources,” the outlet reported.

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Referee Ken Williamson during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 22, 2011 in Alabama, Alabama. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Auburn took the lead late in the second quarter when Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold fumbled the ball on a short yardage play near the goal line. After video review, officials said Georgia recovered the ball before Arnold was able to score a touchdown.

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A controversial decision on a close call prevented Auburn from building a 17-0 lead. Instead, Georgia drove down the field and kicked a field goal to cut the deficit to seven points. Bulldogs In the end they won 20-10.

Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) attempts a goal line push that ends in a fumble and a Georgia turnover as the Auburn Tigers face the Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (Imagn Images via Jake Crandall/ Advertiser/ USA TODAY NETWORK)

Former NFL referee and current NBC Sports rules analyst Terry McAuley reflected upon learning of reports about Williamson’s suspension. “It’s crazy. Kane is a very good referee and has been for a long time,” Macaulay Written on x.

Referee Terry McAuley (77) makes a call during the first quarter between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a preseason game at EverBank Field on August 20, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Joel Orbach/Getty Images)

“I commented on the Ga/Auburn game, and no, the crew didn’t have a great game. It’s the same with the officials as it is with the coaches and the players,” he added. “I look forward to the day the AD suspends his coach in one game, for bad clock management, player injuries, poor play, etc.”

“Or let’s permanently bench a QB for throwing a game-ending interception regardless of his past performance.

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“*If* it was just based on that one game, shame on everyone involved. It’s just one more reason the conference shouldn’t have oversight of officiating and will forever be a dark stain on college football.”

Williamson has more than four decades of work experience and has been an SEC referee for the past 21 years. He was part of the official crew for SEC Championship Game In 2021.

In accordance with the Conference’s accountability guidelines, SEC official staff are regularly evaluated. The impact of these evaluations on any future assignments and personnel decisions are private.

Fox News Digital contacted the SEC for more information on Williamson’s status.

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