Big Ten, Michigan and game-winning Hail Mary
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But officials inexplicably put one second back on the clock, giving Michigan another attempt to win the game. And they did just that, with Bryce Underwood finding JJ Buchanan after launching the ball 47 yards as the clock struck zero for a second time.
The Big Ten defended the controversial decision to put one more second on the clock before Bryce Underwood's game-winning touchdown pass in Michigan's 13-12 victory over Western Michigan.
Michigan narrowly avoided an upset against Western Michigan, escaping with a controversial 13-12 win. The Broncos appeared to have pulled off a stunning win when Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood’s first Hail Mary fell incomplete as the clock seemingly hit zero.
The Big Ten defended the controversial clock ruling that allowed Michigan to secure a narrow win over Western Michigan.
The Big Ten explained the controversial clock ruling in Michigan's win over Western Michigan, but the explanation has only fueled more anger from fans and analysts.
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