From OutKick · Trey Wallace · · 1m
NCAA says officials messed up clock rules in Michigan win
NCAA admits replay protocol error cost Michigan a win against Western Michigan
In brief
NCAA admits replay protocol error cost Michigan a win against Western Michigan Officials botched clock review, but NCAA can't change game result Originally reported by OutKick.
Quick answers
- Why no reversal?
- NCAA can't change game result after referee declares it final, per rules.
- What is the key takeaway from NCAA says officials messed up clock rules in Michigan win?
- Officials botched clock review, but NCAA can't change game result
Clock confusion at game end
Big Ten officials saw :01 seconds left while NBC showed time expired, causing confusion.
“I'm going to say this, Dan, that that's the greatest win in Western Michigan history.”
NCAA finds protocol error
FBS committee says officials didn't follow replay rules, which would have given Western Michigan the win.
Why no reversal?
NCAA can't change game result after referee declares it final, per rules.
Hail mary win
Michigan won 13-12 on second Hail Mary pass with no time left.
Rules conflict
NBC clock showed time expired but officials saw :01 seconds left during review.
NCAA's stance
Officials messed up replay protocol, but NCAA can't overturn game result.
Final outcome
Michigan keeps win despite officials' error in clock review process.
What it means
Officials botched clock review, but NCAA can't change game result
