SEC’s shocking suspension of longtime referee comes with a retirement twist

The SEC referee, suspended for the remainder of the college football season this week, told officials before the opener that he was going to retire at season’s end, according to ESPN. “The SEC does not comment on personnel matters,” a league spokesperson told the outlet.
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SEC suspends head official from Auburn football's game vs. Georgia

Ken Williamson, the head official of Auburn football's loss to Georgia on Oct. 11, has been suspended following his crew's performance in the game.

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.

What 'Groundbreaking' Official Suspension Means for Auburn Tigers

Just days after the recent suspension of longtime SEC official Ken Williamson, the college football world is virtually in shock at the rare action of accountability performed by the league earlier this week.

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

Sources: SEC suspends referee in wake of Georgia-Auburn game

The SEC has suspended longtime referee Ken Williamson for the remainder of the season in the wake of his crew's performance in Georgia's 20-10 victory at Auburn on Oct. 11, sources confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.

College Football Ref ‘Permanently Suspended’ For Questionable Calls

The SEC has permanently suspended an official due to several questionable calls during the Georgia-Auburn game on October 11.

Kirk Herbstreit reacts to suspension of SEC official

Kirk Herbstreit called the move “groundbreaking.” The SEC suspended referee Ken Williamson for the remainder of the 2025 season. The ESPN College GameDay analyst reacted to the news during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.
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