SEC suspends longtime referee in wake of Georgia-Auburn game, reports say

SEC Suspends Referee Ken Williamson

The Southeastern Conference has suspended referee Ken Williamson for the remainder of the 2025 season.

This decision comes after his crew's performance in Georgia's 20-10 win at Auburn on Oct. 11.

Controversial Call

A controversial call occurred late in the first half, when Auburn's quarterback Jackson Arnold attempted a quarterback sneak on third-and-goal from the Georgia 1.

UGA linebacker Raylen Wilson punched the ball from Arnold's grasp, leading to a UGA recovery and a lengthy review that was ultimately upheld.

Following this call, UGA went on to score 20 unanswered points, winning the game at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Author's summary: SEC suspends referee Ken Williamson for 2025 season.

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Atlanta News First Atlanta News First — 2025-10-24

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