By Brian Jones ,
6 hours ago
Michigan wide receiver JJ Buchanan (6) catches a 47-yard touchdown on a Hail Mary against Western Michigan to win, 13-12, as time expires in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. The FBS Oversight Committee has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the Western Michigan (WMU ) vs. Michigan game. It was determined that protocols were not followed at the end of the game, but outcomes can’t be overruled once a game ends.
“The committee consulted with national officiating leadership regarding the instant replay protocols. Based on that information, the committee agreed that the instant replay protocols were not followed in the contest’s second-to-last play,” the committee said. “Had the protocols been followed, the outcome of the game would have been different.”
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Earlier this month, Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood missed a Hail Mary pass, and it looked like WMU earned an upset win. But the officials put one second back on the clock, and Underwood threw another Hail Mary. JJ Buchanan caught the pass to give the Wolverines a 13-12 victory.
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