Lance Taylor disputes game clock management in Western Michigan loss to Michigan

Western Michigan coach Lance Taylor challenged a critical officiating decision in the final seconds of his team’s 13-12 loss to No. 16 Michigan. After the Broncos appeared to finish the game with a 12-7 lead, officials reviewed a play and restored one second to the clock. Bryce Underwood subsequently threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan to secure the win for Michigan. Taylor maintained that the clock had expired before the ball was touched, though he declined to heavily criticize the officiating crew. The Big Ten clarified that replay officials used synchronized stadium footage to determine a Western Michigan player stepped out of bounds while touching the ball, necessitating the extra second. The outcome leaves Michigan with a 1-0 record to start the season following the controversial finish.

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