According to the conference, 22% of Big Ten football officials are minorities or women. Larry Smith and Reggie Smith are the current two Big Ten referees of color; current NFL referees Shawn Smith and Ron Torbert were Big Ten referees. Amanda Sauer-Cook became the first woman to be a referee for a Big Ten conference game in 2017

Amanda Sauer is hoping to make history by becoming the Big Ten’s first female referee, but her path to the white hat has been an unforgettable journey full of ups and downs. Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire

Carollo put together an all African-American officiating crew to call the game for the first time at the Power Five level in history. According to the conference, 22% of Big Ten football officials are minorities or women.

Who is the female college football referee working Ohio State-Penn State game? Amanda Sauer is the female college football referee that is working the Big Ten game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Who is the female referee for the Ohio State Buckeyes?

Amanda Sauer is the female college football referee that is working the Big Ten game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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What Sauer’s story shows us is that it is worth it to follow your passion, no matter how late of a start you have in doing so. If you are willing to put in the work and make huge personal and financial sacrifices along the way, anything is possible.

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