Michigan football record remains unchanged following controversial win over Western Michigan

Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 at Michigan Stadium on September 9 after a last-second touchdown pass from Bryce Underwood to JJ Buchanan. The game's conclusion faced immediate scrutiny when officials added one second to the clock before the final play, despite observers noting the stadium clock had reached zero. While NBC rules analyst Terry McAauley questioned the officiating synchronization, NCAA rules mandate that a game result is final once the referee declares it over. Western Michigan coach Lance Taylor noted he would leave further review to the conference commissioner. Although Western Michigan president Russ Kavalhuna stated the school will discuss the game with the NCAA, league rules dictate that the result stands in the record book regardless of any subsequent administrative review. A win can only be vacated if the NCAA later finds a specific rules violation, though that process would not award a victory to the Broncos.

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