Social media reacts to controversial ending in Michigan and Western Michigan game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Officials at the Michigan and Western Michigan game added one second back to the game clock after a review following the apparent conclusion of play. The reversal allowed Michigan to execute a final pass from Bryce Underwood after the NBC broadcast initially displayed zero time remaining. The decision drew significant criticism and mockery across social media, with fans and users highlighting the officiating sequence in Ann Arbor. Memes focused on the unusual clock management and the disbelief expressed by Western Michigan fans present at the stadium. Michigan is scheduled to face Oklahoma in its next contest. The debate over the officiating continues to circulate following the conclusion of the weekend matchup.
- •Officials added one second to the clock after a video review in Ann Arbor.
- •Bryce Underwood completed a final throw following the time adjustment.
- •Social media users created memes mocking the officiating decision.
- •Michigan hosts Oklahoma in the team's next game.
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Here are the best memes from the controversial Michigan-Western Michigan finish
"Here's a round-up of the funniest memes from the pandemonium that came from the Wolverines vs. Broncos ending.
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