Big Ten stands by officials after MAC game appeal
The Big Ten is standing by its officials after the MAC appealed the controversial ending of the Michigan game.
Following the conclusion of the Western Michigan vs. Michigan football game, the controversy surrounding the final seconds' clock situation drew attention. Once the game officials and representatives from the Big Ten, the Mid-American Conference, Michigan football, and Western Michigan went to bed that night, the issue was deemed settled.
However, the Mid-American Conference later decided to reverse its previous stance and appeal the findings to the NCAA and the College Football Playoff. The Big Ten has now addressed this appeal. On Tuesday, the conference responded to the MAC's statement concerning the challenge to the findings and the attempt to alter the outcome of the Michigan – Western Michigan game.
The Big Ten reaffirmed its support for the officials who made the determination. The conference's stance is clear in this statement: "The Big Ten stands by the statement released following the conclusion of the Western Michigan at Michigan game and the determination made by the replay officials. We will have no further comment on the matter."
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