Upset over how a replay review was handled in last Saturday’s UConn-Syracuse game, Atlantic Coast Conference referee Gary Patterson resigned, ESPN reported on Friday.

An ACC official since 2002, Patterson quit after he served as the head referee of the matchup, a 27-20 overtime win for host Syracuse.

Patterson was slated to referee the Pitt-West Virginia matchup this Saturday, but the ACC said on Friday that Patterson’s crew has been adjusted after his departure.

Late in the first half with UConn ahead 14-3, Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli had his arm hit as he threw the ball on a first-down play at the Huskes’ 25-yard line. The ball went forward and landed on the turf, and the officiating crew ruled an incomplete pass.

On second down, Angeli’s throw was nearly intercepted, leading t

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