US EditionShawn Smith to Referee Super Bowl LX
Shawn Smith, an NFL referee for 10 seasons, was chosen for his efficiency; four other officials have prior Super Bowl experience, NFL said.
- The NFL named Shawn Smith head referee and announced its full seven-man officiating crew for Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8, at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco.
- Because the NFL uses season-long evaluations, Shawn Smith, referee for 10 seasons, earned the Super Bowl nod due to his efficiency and the NFL's season-long evaluation process.
- Among the seven officials, line judge Julian Mapp, field judge Jason Ledet, and replay official Andrew Lambert are making their Super Bowl debuts, while Roy Ellison, Dana McKenzie, Eugene Hall, and Greg Steed bring nine prior appearances.
- Being chosen to work the Super Bowl is a prestigious honor for selected officials, and the NFL's evaluation criteria focus on performance and professionalism for the marquee game.
- With the playoffs down to four teams, the AFC and NFC Championship Games are scheduled for Sunday, and Super Bowl LX timing less than three weeks away builds anticipation around the officiating crew.
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NFL Unveils Head Referee, Officiating Crew for Upcoming Super Bowl LX | 🏆 LatestLY
The National Football League has announced the full officiating crew for Super Bowl LX, set to take place on 8 February 2026, with Shawn Smith named as the head referee. 🏆 NFL Unveils Head Referee, Officiating Crew for Upcoming Super Bowl LX.
Ferris State alum Shawn Smith selected as head referee for Super Bowl LX
The NFL announced on Tuesday who will be a part of its officiating crew for Super Bowl LX, with Ferris State Alum Shawn Smith as the lead on-field official.Ferris State University says Shawn Smith graduated from the school in 1994 with a bachelor's degree in Accountancy. Smith is no stranger to the sport, and is currently in his eleventh season as an NFL official, and his eighth as a referee. The Super Bowl will be his eleventh postseason assign…
Shawn Smith will be the lead referee for the Super Bowl LX
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