Why wasn't the clock started after the injured Washington RB was helped off the field and the ref signaled ready for play?

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The original was posted on /r/cfb by /u/AZBuckeyes12977 on 2024-01-02 17:17:55.

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This is an absolutely horrible rule. The RB was tackled in bounds. It made no sense Texas was given a free timeout because the Washington RB was injured. This gives defenses with no timeouts an incentive to injure an offensive player. Horrible rule that almost cost Washington a national title shot.