Event
Western Michigan said it will not appeal its 13–12 loss to Michigan after officials added one second to the clock during a controversial replay review. The Big Ten and Mid-American Conference said the decision was correct.
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The Broncos accepted the Big Ten and Mid-American Conference explanation for the decision that restored one second during Michigan’s 13–12 win.
Background
Western Michigan lost 13–12 to Michigan after officials restored one second during a controversial replay review of an initial, incomplete Hail Mary attempt. The Big Ten and Mid-American Conference said replay showed Western Michigan’s Micah Davis touched the ball with one second remaining; Western Michigan accepted the explanation and will not appeal. President Russ Kavalhuna said he found no unfair or improper process, while coach Lance Taylor said officials did not cost the team the game.
Western Michigan lost 13–12 to Michigan after officials restored one second during a controversial replay review of an initial, incomplete Hail Mary attempt. The Big Ten and Mid-American Conference said replay showed Western Michigan’s Micah Davis touched the ball with one second
Fact cards
Key entities: Western Michigan Broncos, Michigan Wolverines, Big Ten, Mid-American Conference, Russ Kavalhuna.
Why will Western Michigan not appeal? Its president said he found no unfair or improper process after discussions with conference officials. Why was one second restored? The Big Ten said replay showed Micah Davis touched the ball with one second remaining. Was the decision accept
Fox Sports | https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/western-michigan-wont-appeal-loss-michigan-despite-clock-controversy | published 2026-09-07T01:27:30.000Z | primary source | Fox Sports | Primary supplied report on Western Michigan’s response, conference explanation
2026-09-07: Western Michigan confirmed it will not appeal its 13–12 loss to Michigan. Approximate game conclusion: An initial Hail Mary attempt fell incomplete; officials restored one second after replay review. Approximate game conclusion: Michigan used the additional second for
Timeline
Western Michigan confirmed it will not appeal its 13–12 loss to Michigan.
An initial Hail Mary attempt fell incomplete; officials restored one second after replay review.
Michigan used the additional second for a subsequent Hail Mary that secured the win.
The Big Ten and MAC defended the ruling and provided replay evidence supporting their explanation.
FAQ
Its president said he found no unfair or improper process after discussions with conference officials.
The Big Ten said replay showed Micah Davis touched the ball with one second remaining.
Yes. The Big Ten and MAC said the ruling was correct.
No. Coach Lance Taylor said they did not.
The Big Ten added one second to the clock after determining, in its review, that Micah Davis touched the ball with one second remaining.
Bryce Underwood threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan after the clock was restored.
Its president said he discerned nothing unfair or untoward, while coach Lance Taylor said referees did not cost the team the game.
Yes. Broadcast replays appeared to show the clock reaching zero while the ball was airborne, while the Big Ten review found one second remained.