NCAA reportedly issuing new guidance in wake of Michigan-Western Michigan fiasco

The memo is a mouthful, but the main takeaway is that this new protocol would've awarded the Broncos the upset win over the Wolverines. While reviewing Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood's first Hail Mary attempt, officials deferred to the Wolverines' in-stadium clock instead of NBC's broadcast. The network had no time left, while the stadium said there was one second left.

The ruling gave Michigan another chance. Underwood took advantage, throwing a 47-yard touchdown to wide receiver JJ Buchanan on the game's final play. Under the new protocol, this play would've never happened because the game would've already been over.

Many wish the NCAA would make an exception in this case and change the result entirely, but it won't because it lacks that authority and doesn't want to open another can of worms. At least it's adopting a change that wouldn't rob another team of a hard-earned win. 

Western Michigan (0-1) will aim to rebound in its home game against the Monmouth Hawks (1-1) on Saturday. Michigan (1-0) will host the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners (1-0) on Saturday at noon ET on Fox. The NCAA, meanwhile, will hope for no more major officiating controversies for the rest of the season. There's only been one thus far, but it's certainly been enough.