In a statement to ESPN, Big Ten officials confirmed that the officials used "proper officiating mechanics" on Brandon Reilly's controversial touchdown catch that gave Nebraska a 39-38 victory over Michigan State.
"Per NCAA rules, the instant replay crew cannot review the severity of contact, as that is a judgment call handled by the officials on the field. If the player went out of bounds without contact, he may not return to the field to make the catch unless it has been touched first by an opponent. The instant replay crew did confirm contact between the players, that the wide receiver reestablished himself in the field of play and completed the catch.