# NCAA says officials messed up clock rules in Michigan win

> NCAA admits replay protocol error cost Michigan a win against Western Michigan
- Title: NCAA says officials messed up clock rules in Michigan win
- Summary: NCAA admits replay protocol error cost Michigan a win against Western Michigan Officials botched clock review, but NCAA can't change game result
- Keywords: ncaa, michigan, western michigan, fbs oversight committee, college football, replay protocol, big ten, hail mary, news, politics, officials, messed
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/clock-controversy-ncaa-says-officials-botched-replay-protocol-michigans-win-western-michigan
- Author: Trey Wallace
- Published: 2026-09-16T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ncaa, michigan, western michigan, fbs oversight committee, college football, replay protocol, big ten, hail mary, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Officials botched clock review, but NCAA can't change game result