Longtime SEC referee suspended for rest of 2025 season after Georgia's win over Auburn

Ken Williamson's crew was at the center of one of the most controversial calls of the season when Jackson Arnold fumbled at the goal line.

ESPN: SEC suspends referee Ken Williamson for season after calls in Auburn game

The SEC has suspended referee Ken Williamson for the remainder of the season after his crew's performance in Georgia's 20-10 victory over Auburn on Oct. 11.
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Terry McAulay calls out SEC for decision to suspend official Ken Williamson

On Thursday, ESPN confirmed a report from the Yellowhammer News regarding the status of SEC official Ken Williamson. He is suspended for the rest of the 2025 season and might end up retiring. Doing so was his plan heading into the year per ESPN.

SEC Suspends Longtime Referee Over Poor Performance in Georgia-Auburn Game

The SEC suspended referee Ken Williamson, who was set to retire after this year, for the remainder of the season.

SEC suspends official from Georgia-Auburn game

The SEC has suspended SEC crew chief Ken Williamson from officiating SEC games for the remainder of the season

SEC permanently suspends the referee involved in the 2019 Ohio State–Clemson game

The SEC announced that they have permanently suspended Ken Williamson from officiating conference games due to complaints.
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SEC 'Permanently Suspends' Longtime Referee in the Wake of Several Controversial Calls

Longtime football referee Ken Williamson was “permanently suspended” by the Southeastern Conference this week following his performance in the game between the University of Georgia and Auburn University.
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Ken Williamson, the Head Official of Controversial Crew for Ohio State's 2019 College Football Playoff Semifinal vs. Clemson, is Permanently Suspended From SEC Games

Ken Williamson, the head referee for Ohio State's controversial loss to Clemson in the 2019 CFP semifinals, has been permanently suspended from conference games by the SEC.
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