Was Western Michigan robbed? Evidence, rules expert question decision to give Michigan one more second

Officials restored one second to the clock after an incomplete pass, allowing Bryce Underwood to find JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard score to salvage Kyle Whittingham No. 16 Michigan beat Western Michigan 13-12 on a Hail Mary pass on the game's final play Saturday night after the officiating crew put one second back on the clock [1].

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1. cbssports.com · Was Western Michigan robbed? Evidence, rules expert question decision to give Michigan one more second Sep 6, 2026

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