Big Ten weighs in on call that set up Michigan' football Hail Mary
The Big Ten statement explaining why it put time on the clock to give Michigan football one final play vs WMU on Saturday.
In a dramatic finish to their September 5th game against Western Michigan, Michigan's Bryce Underwood threw a Hail Mary that fell incomplete with 9 seconds on the clock. However, after a video review, it was determined that Western Michigan's #18 touched the ball with 1 second left, restoring time on the clock and allowing another play.
This pivotal moment turned a potential loss into a 13-12 victory for Michigan. Big Ten officials released a statement explaining that Western Michigan's player started his jump from an established out-of-bounds position and made contact with the ball with the remaining second on the clock, according to the provided video of the replay.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Big Ten weighs in on call that set up Michigan' football Hail Mary sports.yahoo.com
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