Western Michigan coach Lance Taylor earns national honors following loss

Western Michigan head coach Lance Taylor was named the Paul "Bear" Bryant national head coach of the week on Tuesday, Sept. 8. This marks the first time the American Heart Association has presented the award to a coach coming off a defeat. The recognition follows a 13-12 loss to Michigan on Sept. 5, which concluded with a controversial touchdown pass after officials added one second to the clock. The Mid-American Conference announced it would appeal the result of the game to the NCAA and the College Football Playoff following the officiating dispute. While the university administration has accepted the result, the league is pursuing further review due to the potential impact on playoff contention. Taylor, who previously played at Alabama under the influence of Bryant's legacy, next leads the Broncos against Monmouth on Sept. 12.

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