Rules analyst Mike Pereira critiques officiating in Michigan's win over Western Michigan

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Rules analyst Mike Pereira critiques officiating in Michigan's win over Western Michigan
Summary

Rules analyst Mike Pereira is questioning the officiating protocol following Michigan's 13-12 victory over Western Michigan on September 5. Officials added one second back to the game clock after a video review determined a defender touched the ball while out of bounds, allowing Bryce Underwood to throw a game-winning touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan. While the Big Ten maintains that a direct shot of the stadium clock was used for the decision, Pereira argues that league protocols require officials to prioritize the television broadcast footage when discrepancies exist. Pereira stated that replay officials should rely on the footage available to the public rather than internal video feeds. The Big Ten defended the decision by citing a rule that stops the clock when a ball not in player control touches an out-of-bounds player.

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  • Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 after a touchdown pass in the final seconds.
  • Officials restored one second to the clock following a video review.
  • Mike Pereira contends replay officials should favor television broadcast video over internal feeds.
  • The Big Ten stated it utilized a synchronized clock camera to verify the ruling.
  • Rules regarding out-of-bounds players stopping the clock were cited to justify the additional time.
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  • 6:36 PMYahoo SportsRules expert Mike Pereira on Michigan's time controversy: 'Use the TV video'
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Michigan football's stunning win over Western Michigan continues to befuddle even the most seasoned rules analysts.

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