Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg

Many of you have e-mailed asking about the officiating in Saturday night's Iowa-Michigan State clash at Spartan Stadium.

There were two plays in question: the late penalty called on Michigan State cornerback Jeremy Ware for hitting Iowa wide receiver Colin Sandeman and a possible fumble by Iowa's Brandon Wegher near the goal line.

In keeping with its policy, the Big Ten had no comment about the penalty on Ware, which Michigan State undoubtedly submitted to the league for review. Unlike other leagues, the Big Ten doesn't publicly reprimand its officials, who are independent contractors who work the games. Officials who receive poor reviews typically see their game assignments decrease.

After watching the tape several times, I think the officials made the call based more on how Sandeman looked after the play than what Ware did during it. Ware kept his head up and connected with Sandeman's left shoulder and helmet. It wasn't a direct helmet-to-helmet hit. I cringed as I saw Sandeman on the turf, and I think it influenced the late flag. And if you're going to call a penalty there, call it right away.

The Wegher play wasn't reviewed. I'm waiting on clarification from the league on this and will post it as soon as possible.