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The Big Ten will broaden live access to replay reviews for all conference games, adding audio between the referee and replay official and showing footage and the Replay Center view during reviews, effective this Saturday, in response to the Michigan-Western Michigan clock controversy that saw an extra second added to the final play of the game.
The NFL has approved several major rule changes for the 2024 season, including allowing coaches a third replay challenge, penalizing the offense for major fouls on turnover plays, banning hip-drop tackles, and implementing new kickoff rules similar to those used in the XFL. Additionally, replay can now be used to overturn rulings on quarterback downs and game clock expirations, while the trade deadline has been moved to the Tuesday after Week 9 games and teams have expanded flexibility with designated for return transactions and injured reserve designations.
The NFL has approved a rule change allowing replay reviews to overturn rulings that a quarterback was down or out of bounds before passing, with 24 of 32 teams voting in favor. Completed passes will stand if replay shows officials were wrong, but no yardage gained after the catch will be added, while incomplete passes will not result in yardage loss.
The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers game on Saturday night saw a bizarre finish due to clock malfunctions and replay reviews, causing a delay of 22 minutes in the final 1:50 of the game. The delays frustrated coaches, players, and fans, with multiple stoppages in play and a malfunctioning shot clock. The game ended with the Warriors winning 128-121, and both LeBron James and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expressed dissatisfaction with the situation, calling it "bizarre" and expressing frustration with the impact on momentum.