In the photo above, the ball is in the air and coming to Benson, while the TT DB already has hands on Malik, and is impeding his ability to catch the ball.

In the next photo above...it is even more obvious that the DB never looked back and impeded Benson.

How is that NOT pass interference?

16 minutes ago, Charles Fischer said:

How is that NOT pass interference?

Because it wasn't against Oregon . . Duh

The refs had a plane to catch? A dinner reservation? Wanted to watch the Rose Bowl from the start? Bet the under?

Many suspect calls and noncalls in both CFB and the NFL this season.

24 minutes ago, Steven A said:

Because it wasn't against Oregon . . Duh

THIS!

Some day we'll get the officiating benefit but not until we have won 5 titles.

How is any thing pass or not pass interference these days? It really comes down to the Refs. But its just like holding I guess.

I don’t know what pass interference is anymore. Not being facetious.

I would love to know the explanation for that non-call…….a clear example of the receiver’s ability to catch the ball being impeded by obvious early contact by the DB.

And there is absolutely no consistency…….that’s the real problem.

I was shouting at the TV when it happened, and when I played it back--was furious. Then I get these photos from FishDuck.com photographer at the game Tom Corno...and can't believe it.

In a close game--these non-calls can determine a championship, and it is WRONG.

what league provided the refs?

1 minute ago, Jemangi said:

what league provided the refs?

The ACC.

What league is reffing the Peach Bowl? It could make a difference…

On the other hand ...

https://sports.yahoo.com/article/refs-indiana-vs-oregon-facing-214555733.html

3 minutes ago, PittDuck said:

What league is reffing the Peach Bowl? It could make a difference…

I've searched Google and B1G and cannot find an answer for the Peach and the Fiesta Bowls.

The referees for the Peach Bowl will be from The Big 10 Conference and will be led by Larry Smith.

1 hour ago, DUCKED said:

I don’t know what pass interference is anymore. Not being facetious.

I would love to know the explanation for that non-call…….a clear example of the receiver’s ability to catch the ball being impeded by obvious early contact by the DB.

And there is absolutely no consistency…….that’s the real problem.

Despite the many eyes on a play and the frequent review of videos. It's anyone's guess how game officials will call any contested pass play.

17 minutes ago, tee duke said:

Despite the many eyes on a play and the frequent review of videos. It's anyone's guess how game officials will call any contested pass play.

I believe the other thing at play here is that PI is a non reviewable call. That means it can't be reviewed if it happens to be overturned but it also means that if the play is reviewed it cannot be added.

If there isn't a flag at the end of the play there won't be one.

I don't think I'd like it if it was a reviewable call to be honest because it would slow down the game if they could call these after the play.

So true……and that’s the problem.

And, to be clear, I don’t buy into the oft mentioned opinion that the refs have it in for Oregon.

I have seen Duck defenders commit blatant pass interference on several occasions……..with no whistle…….so it goes both ways.

Add the offensive passing interference no calls to this conversation. I guess Benson should have just pushed off to create separation like everyone else does now days. I really didn't like the no calls on more than a few opposing wide receiver TDs this year.

The ducks to their credit haven't consistently been using the push off as a method to create separation, but to be fair they generally don't need to because their that good.

And since we're on the topic of blatant no-calls, how in the world did this one get overlooked? And they had the audacity to add insult to injury by ruling out JM's miracle one handed catch (which would not have been necessary if his arm wasn't being torn off by the defender). Egregious!

Officiating crew for Peach Bowl:

These are the crews assigned so far. It is interesting to me, there doesn't appear to be crews that are assigned to more than one game. You would think a bit of experience in more than one bowl game would be helpful? Do you want an officiating crew on January 9 that hasn't been together since the end of the regular season? How sharp would they be?

https://refereestats.proboards.com/thread/9080/2025-2026-college-football-officials

There is also a crew and substitutes. That has to be a bit spendy for their travel, hotel, salary?

Vs James Madison – it was SEC (8 plus 5 subs)

Vs Texas Tech – it was ACC (8 plus 4 subs)

It appears the subs are assigned by officiating specialty so it's not like if one regular gets injured the sub can fill in for any of the 8 jobs.

All members of the officiating crew, including alternates, have a part to play. As Indiana was driving for their last TD of the first half, they called timeout as the play was near the goal line. The alternate official on that sideline waved his hands toward the middle of the field to help signal that Indiana was calling timeout, even as the LOS official was signaling as well. Every second counts, and the alternate was helping the crew identify when the timeout was being called.

Orange Bowl refs:

https://www.thetelegraph.com/sports/article/a-rarity-texas-tech-coach-joey-mcguire-praises-21271828.php

Honestly I don't see the PI in the photos.

Maybe his right arm was being held down but I don't see that in the photos of Benson's left side. I do see the db is not looking back, so there is definitely no excuse of I was trying to make a play on the ball.

I certainly prefer refs that don't call PI with our DBs as handsy as they are.

I read somewhere that the semi-final officials crews will be:

Peach: SEC

Fiesta: Big10

The Big Ten could not work either of the semifinals last year (Penn St in one, Ohio St in the other), so I think it’s safe to say that they will get the Miami vs. Ole Miss game in the Fiesta Bowl. With two B1Gs in the Peach, they will not be assigned that game.

The Big 12 has the second-longest NCG drought (last time was 2020-21) and will not have a team in the semifinals, so I’ll predict that they will get the championship game this year. It will be B1G vs ACC/SEC in the championship. Thus, the Big12 officiating crew will likely get the call for the championship game. The Big Ten has gone the longest without an officiating crew in the championship.

With the Big Ten in the Fiesta, and Big 12 crew in the championship, that leaves either the SEC or ACC for the Peach semi-final. Since the ACC had the Oregon vs Tex Tech game, it is more likely the SEC will get the Peach Bowl assignment.

Looking forward to all the replays of Indiana’s winning touchdown in Autzen with the receiver blatantly pushing off to create space.