Big Ten explains officiating decision in Michigan win over Western Michigan
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 6:12 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
The Big Ten Conference issued a statement regarding the final moments of the Western Michigan-Michigan game held in Ann Arbor on Saturday. Officials added one second back to the game clock after determining that a Western Michigan player touched the ball while out of bounds. The conference stated that because Micah Davis touched the Bryce Underwood Hail Mary pass while standing out of bounds in the end zone, the ball became dead at that moment. This officiating correction allowed Michigan to execute one final play, resulting in a touchdown catch by JJ Buchanan. The score provided Michigan a 13-12 victory over Western Michigan. Micah Davis, who previously played for Michigan before transferring, was identified as the player involved in the sequence.
- •The Big Ten added one second to the clock during the Michigan-Western Michigan game.
- •Officials ruled the ball dead after Micah Davis touched it while out of bounds.
- •JJ Buchanan caught the subsequent pass from Bryce Underwood to secure a 13-12 Michigan win.
- •The game took place in Ann Arbor on September 6, 2026.
- 6:12 AMYahoo Sports — Big Ten weighs in on call that set up Michigan' football Hail Mary
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Big Ten explains decision that led to controversial Michigan win
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — Big Ten explains why second was put back on clock in Michigan win
"The Big Ten said that a second was put on the clock in the Western Michigan-Michigan game because a Bronco player touched the ball while out of bounds.
"The Big Ten said a Western Michigan player being out of bounds and touching the ball resulted in time still being on the clock for Michigan.
"The Big Ten statement explaining why it put time on the clock to give Michigan football one final play vs WMU on Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 6:12 AMBig Ten weighs in on call that set up Michigan' football Hail Mary
The Big Ten statement explaining why it put time on the clock to give Michigan football one final play vs WMU on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 5:30 AMBig Ten explains decision that led to controversial Michigan win
The Big Ten said a Western Michigan player being out of bounds and touching the ball resulted in time still being on the clock for Michigan.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 5:16 AMBig Ten explains why second was put back on clock in Michigan win
The Big Ten said that a second was put on the clock in the Western Michigan-Michigan game because a Bronco player touched the ball while out of bounds.
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