Nick Saban critiques Western Michigan defensive strategy against Michigan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 12:58 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Nick Saban analyzed the defensive tactics Western Michigan employed during the final moments of its game against Michigan. During an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Saban pointed to the team's defensive structure on the game-winning touchdown pass from Bryce Underwood. Saban suggested that the Broncos failed to utilize proper personnel alignments, specifically noting that the defense left players uncovered in the end zone and rushed four defenders instead of three. The game concluded after referees added time to the clock, setting up the final play. Western Michigan, which pushed the game to the final seconds, looks to regroup for its next home matchup. The Broncos host the Monmouth Hawks on September 12 at 6:30 p.m. ET to continue their season.
- •Nick Saban criticized the Western Michigan defensive scheme on the final play against Michigan.
- •The Michigan game concluded following a game-winning touchdown pass from Bryce Underwood.
- •Saban stated that the Broncos should have rushed three defenders instead of four.
- •Western Michigan faces the Monmouth Hawks at home on September 12.
- 12:58 AMYahoo Sports — WMU news: Nick Saban pinpoints how Broncos failed in Clockgate loss to Michigan
"The Western Michigan Broncos almost pulled off a stunning upset over the Michigan Wolverines in the season opener. However, Nick Saban explained what happened that cost the Broncos the game in the final moments. Western Michigan put its in-state rival to the limit. They went down to the wire, seeing the Broncos on brink of pulling off a historic […] The post WMU news: Nick Saban pinpoints how Broncos failed in Clockgate loss to Michigan appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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