FBS oversight committee says replay protocols weren’t followed in Michigan’s Hail Mary win

Key Points:

• The NCAA’s Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee acknowledged that proper replay protocols were not followed during Michigan’s Hail Mary win over Western Michigan and stated that correct procedures would have changed the game's outcome.
• Despite this, the committee confirmed it lacks the authority to overturn the game result, as NCAA rules prohibit appealing outcomes once the referee declares the contest final.
• The Mid-American Conference had requested an overturn of the result due to the misapplied replay protocol, while the Big Ten defended the officials' decision based on a different clock feed used during the replay review.
• Following the incident, NCAA football secretary-rules editor Matt Young clarified that replay officials must use the embedded clock in the program feed when adjusting time, or the TV game clock graphic if the program feed is unavailable.
• In response, the Big Ten has expanded live replay access for home games, allowing viewers to hear all replay conversations involving Big Ten officials.