The NCAA and Big Ten Conference have each outlined some changes they are making going forward. Michigan’s 13-12 victory over Western Michigan in the opening weekend of the 2026 college football season on Saturday was hugely controversial after the Big Ten replay crew deemed there to be one second remaining on the game clock after the Wolverines’ initial Hail Mary attempt. Underwood’s controversial Hail Mary to Buchannan landed and Michigan start the season 1-0GettyThis drew widespread criticism because the broadcast clock clearly showed that time had run out, which would have seen Western Michigan pull off a stunning victory. But the Big Ten replay officials used an internal feed which was synced to the clock inside of Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, which showed one second remaining when Broncos defender Micah Davis made contact with the ball. This gave quarterback Bryce Underwood one more chance to get the win, firing the ball down the field and into the end zone where JJ Buchanan was waiting to collect it for the 47-yard walk-off touchdown. In light of all the backlash to the game’s ruling, the NCAA subsequently issued new guidance “to establish a standard timing protocol that ensures consistency in the administration of all college football games.”“The official time for all college football games is the time displayed on the in-stadium game clock,” the memo, which was obtained by ESPN, read. “When a replay review requires time to be restored or otherwise adjusted, the replay official’s decision will be based on the embedded game clock contained within the program feed. “If the broadcaster is unable to provide an embedded game clock, the replay official will use the game-clock graphic displayed as part of the broadcast feed.“This timing protocol should be followed consistently at all institutions and game sites.”Big Ten offers additional transparencyOn Wednesday, the Big Ten announced that further changes were being made going forward, offering up more transparency via the inclusion of live audio broadcasts of discussions between game officials and replay officials during video reviews. They will also show the decision-making process with a video feed from inside the replay center. Big Ten’s statement said Micah Davis touched the ball out of bounds with one second remainingGettyThe new ruling won’t apply to Michigan’s game against Oklahoma as SEC officials will be usedGetty“The Big Ten Conference on Wednesday shared an expansion of its plan to allow enhanced replay review insight during football broadcasts,” the Big Ten said in a statement. “Wednesday’s news is an extension of the September 1 announcement that the Big Ten would offer enhanced replay reviews during Friday night games this season.“Beginning this Saturday (September 12), all football broadcasts from Big Ten venues that include Big Ten replay and on-field officials will be able to feature live audio between the game referee and replay official during reviews, alongside video of the game footage being viewed during the process and a view inside the state-of-the-art Big Ten Replay Center. “This will include all conference games during the 2026 season as well as home non-conference matchups officiated by Big Ten crews.”Michigan will not be subject to this new ruling, though, – at least for the upcoming week – as their showdown against the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday at Ann Arbor will instead be officiated by an SEC crew instead of a Big Ten crew. Join talkSPORT’s dedicated US Sports YouTube channel The S* Word every Tuesday and Thursday for our brand new NFL shows.On Tuesdays, Will Gavin and US senior reporter Brian T. Smith will debate the biggest talking points from the NFL weekend, while on Thursdays Efe Obada joins the crew to talk to players past and present and break down what to look for across the league.