The Big Ten officiating crew that drew criticism in the wake of Michigan’s controversial win over Western Michigan is in the spotlight for the wrong reasons once again.
On Monday night, the Big Ten released a statement saying the crew “incorrectly officiated” a roughing the snapper penalty at the end of Nebraska’s blowout win over Maryland. The Huskers scored their final touchdown of the game to go up 48-23, and the officials enforced the penalty on the ensuing kickoff.
Nebraska kicker Kyle Cunanan missed the extra point, and according to the conference, he should have been allowed to retry the kick…