The Southeastern Conference 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.

Williamson, who was the crew chief in that game, told SEC officials prior to the opening game that he was going to retire after this season, sources said.

The SEC declined to comment Thursday. "The SEC does not comment on personnel matters," a league spokesperson said.

Williamson didn't respond to a text message from ESPN.

There were two controversial calls in Georgia's come-from-behind win at Jordan-Hare Stadium. With the Tigers leading 10-0 late in the first half, Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold tried to score on a sneak on third-and-goal from t

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