re: The SEC CAN go to the NCAA to review the suspension

You're skipping the context of that rule. That only applies to games without instant replay availability. The paragraph above explained what happens for a first half ejection - it goes to a video review at halftime.

For a second half ejection, the paragraph in the OP explains how it is handled.

That paragraph, unfortunately, doesn't apply to White.

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For games in which Instant Replay is not used:
If a player is disqualified in the first half, at the option of
the conference or by pre-game mutual agreement of the teams
in inter-conference games, during the intermission between
halves the Referee will be provided a video of the play in
question for his review in the officials’ private secure location.
The Referee will review the video to determine whether the
disqualification is reversed. The decision of the Referee is
final. (A. R. 9-1-4-IX)
Note: The video source and the location of the review will
be determined prior to the game through mutual agreement of
the teams and the Referee.
If a player is disqualified in the second half, the conference
has the option to consult the national coordinator of
football officials who would then facilitate a video review.
Based on the review, if and only if the national coordinator
concludes that the player should not have been disqualified,
the conference may vacate the suspension. If the national
coordinator supports the disqualification, the suspension
for the next game will remain

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