The Big Ten fined USC $5K for playing a player that was listed "Out" on the injury report. Some have suggested that USC dressed the backup injured running back after the top 2 RB's went down with injuries.
Now, let's be clear. Michigan opponents don't ever make flag worthy mistakes on the field as Michigan opponents for some reason have the least amount of fouls called on them every week in the country. Now Michigan opponents can play players that are ineligible. Seems fair.
If Michigan did this, the following would have happened immediately:
- Michigan would forfeit the game no matter if they won or lost.