AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Michigan’s last-second win over Western Michigan raises questions about officiating and replay rules
Michigan edged out Western Michigan 13-12 on a controversial last-play Hail Mary after officials restored one second to the clock, a decision that left coaches, fans, and rules experts questioning whether the right call was made. On Saturday night, Michigan secured a dramatic victory over Western Michigan with a 47-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass from […] The post Michigan’s last-second win over Western Michigan raises questions about officiating and replay rules appeared first on American Almanac .
Michigan edged out Western Michigan 13-12 on a controversial last-play Hail Mary after officials restored one second to the clock, a decision that left coaches, fans, and rules experts questioning whether the right call was made. On Saturday night, Michigan secured a dramatic victory over Western Michigan with a 47-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass from Bryce Underwood to JJ Buchanan, but the outcome was immediately overshadowed by confusion and skepticism surrounding the final moments. Officials had initially declared the game over after Underwood’s first Hail Mary sailed out of the back of the end zone. But after a replay review, they determined that one second remained, giving Michigan another shot, one they converted for the win. The…Open