Does anyone know what the rule is on when exactly the clock is supposed to stop on a throw out of bounds? It seemed to me like there was at least a second still on the clock when the ball crossed the sideline on the last play, which would have given Michigan State a chance to attempt a game-winning field goal.
I've also been wondering the same about field goals--it seems pretty often that games are won on last-second field goals when really there is still a second or two on the clock when the ball crosses the goalposts, which is a big deal because the losing team should then have a chance to return a kick. Is there a rule on this or is it arbitrary?