Michigan defeats Western Michigan after disputed clock decision in Ann Arbor

No. 16 Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 on Saturday at Michigan Stadium in a game decided by a controversial officiating decision. With no time remaining on the clock after an apparent incompletion, officials restored one second, allowing Michigan one final snap. Quarterback Bryce Underwood utilized this opportunity to throw a 47-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass to wide receiver JJ Buchanan. The result secured the win for Michigan in the coaching debut of Kyle Whittingham. Television replays indicated the clock reached zero before the ball reached a defender on the previous play, prompting criticism from observers including J.J. Watt and Donovan Mitchell. Western Michigan led 12-7 in the final minute before the sequence occurred, marking a close end to the contest.

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