Charles Woodson questions officiating in Michigan victory over Western Michigan

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Charles Woodson questions officiating in Michigan victory over Western Michigan
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Michigan football faces ongoing scrutiny regarding the final sequence of its 13-12 win over Western Michigan last week. With one second remaining, officials added time to the clock after determining a defender touched a pass from Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood before it went out of bounds. Underwood subsequently threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan to finalize the score. Former Michigan player and analyst Charles Woodson expressed public disagreement with the decision to add time based on the available broadcast clock. While the Big Ten Conference supports the officiating outcome, the MAC Conference has requested the NCAA acknowledge Western Michigan as the winner. Michigan prepares for its upcoming game against Oklahoma in Ann Arbor.

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  • Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 following a controversial clock adjustment.
  • Officials added one second to the clock before the game-winning touchdown pass.
  • Charles Woodson publicly questioned the logic behind adding time based on the stadium clock.
  • The MAC Conference requested the NCAA designate Western Michigan the winner of the game.
  • Michigan plays Oklahoma at home this Saturday.
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  • 5:08 PMYahoo SportsMichigan football news: Even Charles Woodson is questioning controversial win over Western Michigan
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It’s been a tough week for Michigan football. The fallout over the “Clockgate” scandal against Western Michigan remains strong going into Saturday’s matchup against Oklahoma in Ann Arbor. Before the game, Wolverines legend and analyst Charles Woodson is puzzled by the outcome , per Big Noon Kickoff on Fox Sports. In essence, Woodson is having a […] The post Michigan football news: Even Charles Woodson is questioning controversial win over Western Michigan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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