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MSU Professor Roasts Michigan Over Controversial Extra Second

A Michigan State professor turned Michigan’s controversial extra second against Western Michigan into a classroom rivalry joke that quickly went viral.

MSU Professor Roasts Michigan Over Controversial Extra Second

A Michigan State professor has taken a jab at Michigan over the controversial extra second awarded during the Wolverines' opening game. The classroom comment quickly spread across social media, highlighting the ongoing national debate surrounding the unusual ruling. The joke played on the fact that MSU students wouldn't receive an extra second on their tests when the clock hit zero.

The incident occurred when Michigan was leading 12-7 with 10 seconds left before Western Michigan's Bryce Underwood’s incomplete pass led to Michigan's winning touchdown. The Big Ten initially clarified the replay protocol, but the MAC disagreed, leading to a conference disagreement. The professor's comment, while a playful jab at Michigan, didn't suggest television ratings influenced the decision.

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