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MAC appeals result of Michigan-Western Michigan game that ended in controversy
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points The game ended in controversy after Michigan won 13-12 on a Hail Mary pass. : The Mid-American Conference is appealing the result of a game between Michigan and Western Michigan.
From Ann Arbor, Mich.: The Mid-American Conference is appealing the result of a game between Michigan and Western Michigan. The game ended in controversy after Michigan won 13-12 on a Hail Mary pass. A replay official added a second back to the clock, despite the stadium clock and television broadcast showing no remaining time.
The conference has formally appealed the result, with Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher releasing a statement on behalf of the conference. The MAC had previously sought clarification from the Big Ten office regarding the review.
Further details about the appeal and the controversy surrounding the game are available from the source. The conference's statement and the events leading up to the appeal can be found through additional reporting.
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Published: September 8, 2026 ·
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