NCAA: Michigan-Western Michigan replay protocol was not followed
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Key Points:
- The NCAA concluded that instant replay protocols were not properly followed during the final play of the University of Michigan-Western Michigan football game, which ended in a last-second victory for Michigan.
- Despite the procedural errors, the NCAA ruled that the outcome of the game cannot be overturned.
- The NCAA issued a statement clarifying end-of-game timing protocols, emphasizing that replay officials must rely on the embedded game clock in the broadcast feed or the displayed game-clock graphic if the embedded clock is unavailable.
- The ruling followed consultation with national officiating leadership and was intended to reinforce proper procedures for adjusting game time during replay reviews.
- The Division I FBS Oversight Committee stated this would be its only comment on the matter.
