Michigan football lost to Western Michigan. Then the Big Ten stepped in | Opinion
PUBLISHED Sep 6, 2026, 6:18 AM ET
No newer material development was located during the final freshness search. On Saturday, September 5, 2026, the Michigan Wolverines defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 13-12 in Ann Arbor during head coach Kyle Whittingham's debut. Trailing in the final moments, Michigan attempted a game-ending Hail Mary pass that fell incomplete as the broadcast clock reached triple zeros, prompting Western Michigan players to celebrate an apparent upset victory. Following an officiating review, Big Ten replay officials added one second back onto the game clock, ruling that a defender made contact with the airborne ball while one second remained. On the ensuing extra play, quarterback Bryce Underwood completed a 47-yard game-winning touchdown pass to secure the victory. The decision drew immediate public controversy and skepticism from rules analysts regarding clock management. The Wolverines advance to face Oklahoma next week, while Western Michigan confronts a narrow defeat.
By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News
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Big Ten officials added one second to clock on Saturday. https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/wolverines/michigan/2026/09/05/michigan-football-western-michigan-score/
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