Big Ten admits replay error in Michigan victory over Western Michigan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

The Big Ten Conference acknowledged a failure in replay protocol during the recent game between Michigan and Western Michigan. Officials added one second to the game clock after a review, allowing Michigan an additional play that led to a 13-12 victory. MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher stated that the Big Ten improperly utilized an internal clock feed instead of the designated broadcast feed, which showed no time remaining. Steinbrecher has since submitted a formal appeal to the FBS Oversight Committee and the College Football Playoff to request that Western Michigan be recognized as the winner. The Big Ten maintains the incident resulted from human error rather than a calculated attempt to influence the game outcome.
- •Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 following a controversial final play.
- •The Big Ten replay crew added one second to the clock before the final play.
- •MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher claims the Big Ten ignored established replay protocols.
- •The MAC filed a formal appeal with the FBS Oversight Committee requesting a result change.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Did Big Ten rig the clock for Michigan? No, but it botched it | Opinion
"What’s more likely, the Big Ten pulled off a slick parlor trick at a moment’s notice to save Michigan, or that incompetence abounds?
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