Michigan edges Western Michigan after controversial video review restores clock

The short version

• Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 by scoring a game-winning touchdown on the final play.[Associated Press]
• Officials restored one second to the clock following a video review of what initially appeared to be the end of regulation.[Associated Press]
• The Big Ten defended the decision by citing footage of a player touching the ball while out of bounds, and the Mid-American Conference confirmed receiving supportive video and audio materials.[Associated Press]

Key facts

• Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 on a game-ending touchdown pass.[Associated Press]
• Game officials put one second back onto the clock following a video review on what seemed to be the concluding play.[Associated Press]
• The Big Ten stated that a Western Michigan player initiated a jump from an out-of-bounds position and touched the ball with one second remaining.[Associated Press]
• Mid-American Conference Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher stated that his league reached out to the Big Ten and was provided video and audio confirming the call.[Associated Press]

Sources

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