An NCAA referee has called it quits after an oddly handled replay review.

It was a replay late in the first half of Syracuse’s 27-20 victory over UConn last weekend that sparked the frustration that led to the decision for Gary Patterson, sources told ESPN on Friday .

Patterson, who was the head referee for the Saturday game and has worked as an official in the ACC since 2002, suddenly terminated his contract with the conference following the game.

The ACC confirmed Patterson’s departure from the list of conference officials on Friday, and his position has already been filled, leaving no disruption to league officiating. He was set to be a part of the crew for Saturday’s game between Pitt and West Virginia. 3

The situation leading to Patterson’s decision reportedly occurred with

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