In the NCAA code, its only an automatic TB if the kick is untouched and hits the goal line or end zone area. As stated, its still a kick, though, so if the R team recovers in the end zone, its a TB as well.
I don't quite understand how Fed can say a muffed kick is a live ball when between the goal lines, but a TB if it goes into the EZ. If it goes out of the EZ, yes, that makes sense. But if its in the EZ and touched by R, it should be a live ball.
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R batted the ball around and somewhat toward the goal line.
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That would be a foul (NCAA; basic spot, foul behind GL), which would result in a safety if R recovered, or, of course, a TD (and declined penalty) if K recovered.