[Backjudge79]

I am surprised nobody has commented on this one. On Illinois first TD, the runner appeared to fumble at the 3 yard line. The ball went into the end zone where an Ohio State player recovered. Replays confirmed the fumble but it was not reviewed. The ball was spotted at the three. If the official did blow his whistle while the ball was loose, then it was an inadvertent whistle. The rules state that Illinois would get the ball at the spot of the fumble. However an inadvertent whistle is a big no no in officiating especially at this level. Also the head referee has to explain the options to the press box. This did not happen. That leaves two options. 1) There was no inadvertent whistle and the play could have been reviewed 2) The referee crew screwed up and tried to cover their asses. I guess this was the same crew who has had problems all year.