Michigan beats Western Michigan after disputed final play
A late touchdown pass gave Michigan a 13-12 road win over Western Michigan after officials allowed one more snap despite replays showing time had expired.
Michigan edged Western Michigan 13-12 on Saturday after a 47-yard touchdown pass on the final play decided the game. The Wolverines were allowed to run the play even though video appeared to show the clock at zero.
The disputed finish came after Michigan was granted an extra chance for a Hail Mary attempt. The long throw connected for the winning score and ended a tight contest in which Western Michigan had led late.
The result came in college football and was reported by ESPN. It added another example of a game turning on a timing decision at the end of regulation.
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