On September 5, 2026, the conclusion of the Michigan vs. Western Michigan game exposed a massive flaw in college football's replay timing rules. The stadium clock hit 0:00, an incomplete pass ended the game, and Western Michigan rightfully celebrated a historic upset. Instead, replay officials micro-analyzed video frames, put one single second back on the clock because a player touched a ball while out of bounds, and handed Michigan a game-winning touchdown.

Games should not be decided by hyper-technicalities invisible to the human eye in real-time.

I call on fellow fans, athletes, coaches, and anyone who values integrity in sports to join together in urging the NCAA Football Rules Committee to adopt the NFL's Two-Second Replay Rule for end-of-half clock reviews.

Under professional standards, if the clock hits zero on the field, the ruling can only be overturned if visual evidence proves the clock should have stopped with two or more seconds remaining.

The NFL uses this rule because it acknowledges the natural physical delay in stadium clock operations. A single second is a fraction of a human reaction; it should not be used as a "mulligan" to extend a game that has already concluded.

Your signature can make a difference. Let's ensure the game we love is not overshadowed by preventable errors but continues to shine brightly in its fairness and excitement. Please sign this petition.