Mike Pereira Says Michigan Clock Ruling Ignored 1-Second TV Video Standard
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Updated · Detroit Free Press · Sep 7
Mike Pereira Says Michigan Clock Ruling Ignored 1-Second TV Video Standard
3 articles · Updated · Detroit Free Press · Sep 7
Summary
Mike Pereira said officials should have relied on the TV feed—not internal replay footage—when judging the 1-second restoration that let Michigan beat Western Michigan 13-12.
With 9 seconds left, Bryce Underwood's first Hail Mary appeared to end the game, but replay ruled a Western Michigan defender touched the ball while out of bounds with 1 second remaining.
The Big Ten defended the decision, saying replay used a synced side-by-side of the play and a direct stadium clock shot, with all replay cameras aligned before kickoff under conference protocol.
Pereira said that still conflicts with standard practice in college and pro football, where officials are taught to use the same television video seen by viewers when clocks and replay feeds differ.