The college football world was captivated by the Week 1 matchup between Western Michigan and TTUN. It was a game that Western Michigan and every fan in America thought they had won. However, the replay officials claimed that there was one second left on the clock.
According to the Big Ten, there was one second left on the clock, and they claimed that the replay process was utilized properly. However, the MAC has now filed a formal complaint, claiming that the replay protocol was not actually followed properly, and they want the game overturned to a Western Michigan win.
TTUN could have their first win of the season overturned
After the game, fans from the stadium rushed the field to celebrate the win. The MAC asserts that it never should have happened, as they claim that the replay protocol calls for the clock that is used to be the one connected to the TV feed. That feed showed time had expired, leading to WMU thinking they won the game.
This is going to be an interesting appeal that the MAC has filed. Their argument makes sense, but there has never been an overturning of a game like this after an appeal. Simply put, there is no precedent for overturning the results of a game after a winner was declared.
If this is somehow overturned, it would be the first time that a crowd has stormed the field after the home team has lost. The only thing more embarrassing than storming the field after beating a MAC team is storming the field after losing to a MAC school that they paid to play.
Despite the fact that TTUN won the game, the Wolverines tumbled out of the AP Poll. Pollsters decided not to reward Michigan for its horrible offensive performance. Regardless of how this appeal ends up, they will not be in the top 25 for the foreseeable future.
Ohio State fans would jump for joy if this game were to be overrturned
It seems unlikely that this appeal will work, based on the history of how college football works. It would be shocking if Western Michigan ended up winning this game. However, Ohio State football fans would jump for joy if it ended up happening. It would be the ultimate troll.
Ohio State is still rated as the top team in the country, and that is the right move coming out of Week 1. For as much trouble as TTUN had against their MAC team. The Buckeyes had no issues with the MAC team they faced, as they smashed Ball State 56-3. Ohio State is going to put that ranking to the test this week.
Texas brings a new set of challenges that the Cardinals did not. Texas moved up to fourth in the polls, meaning that this will be a top-four matchup on Saturday night. Ryan Day feels good about where his team is, but they still have a chance to provide a larger statement to the rest of the country.
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