8 days ago
Sep. 14—The term sabermetrics was first coined by Bill James in 1980. It took quite a bit longer, however, for the idea to catch on with the baseball populace, but eventually acronyms like WAR, VORP and UZR caught on as a way to ****** yze the sport.
Analytics are equally as important these days in college basketball. It's why you hear Illinois coach Brad Underwood constantly referencing his team's adjusted offensive efficiency and offensive rebounding rate. Paid services like Synergy give coaching staffs an ****** ytical breakdown of their team to the finest detail.
Publicly available sites like , and , however, have broadened the usage and acceptance of a different way to follow and break down the sport. (KenPom and CBBAnalytics do have a subscription piece but are drastically cheaper than Synergy).
It's through those sites Illinois fans could track one of the most efficient offenses in the modern era during the 2025-26 season. The Illini eventually finished second in adjusted offensive efficiency behind Purdue last season. That particular metric was helped by the Illini not turning the ball over (eighth in turnover rate) and dominating the offensive glass (third in offensive rebounding rate).
One particular metric Illinois tracks is shot volume.
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Analytics are equally as important these days in college basketball. It's why you hear Illinois coach Brad Underwood constantly referencing his team's adjusted offensive efficiency and offensive rebounding rate. Paid services like Synergy give coaching staffs an ****** ytical breakdown of their team to the finest detail.
Publicly available sites like , and , however, have broadened the usage and acceptance of a different way to follow and break down the sport. (KenPom and CBBAnalytics do have a subscription piece but are drastically cheaper than Synergy).
It's through those sites Illinois fans could track one of the most efficient offenses in the modern era during the 2025-26 season. The Illini eventually finished second in adjusted offensive efficiency behind Purdue last season. That particular metric was helped by the Illini not turning the ball over (eighth in turnover rate) and dominating the offensive glass (third in offensive rebounding rate).
One particular metric Illinois tracks is shot volume.
#like #rate #synergy
10 days ago
What a difference a week makes.
Michigan opened the Kyle Whittingham Era last week needing some game-clock malpractice and a Hail Mary to survive against Western Michigan.
Seven days later, the Wolverines put together a nasty defensive effort, overcome a host of costly penalties and roll to a 17-10 win over No. 11 Oklahoma in the Big House.
Remember when Whittingham unintentionally made a stir by questioning QB Bryce Underwood's status as the starter last week? Well, he made sure to clear the air after Underwood — mostly with his feet — helped Michigan beat OU.
"Bryce is our quarterback," he said.
#bryce
Michigan opened the Kyle Whittingham Era last week needing some game-clock malpractice and a Hail Mary to survive against Western Michigan.
Seven days later, the Wolverines put together a nasty defensive effort, overcome a host of costly penalties and roll to a 17-10 win over No. 11 Oklahoma in the Big House.
Remember when Whittingham unintentionally made a stir by questioning QB Bryce Underwood's status as the starter last week? Well, he made sure to clear the air after Underwood — mostly with his feet — helped Michigan beat OU.
"Bryce is our quarterback," he said.
#bryce
10 days ago
Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables had good things to say about Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood after a 17-10 victory for Michigan over his Oklahoma Sooners. Underwood gashed Oklahoma for 87 yards on the ground, including a rushing score from 38 yards out.
"He's actually exactly who we thought he was," Venables said. "A really talented guy. He's big. He's strong. He's hard to get down one-on-one. He fell forward too often on the quarterback run game. He's got a great future in front of him."
This isn't the first time Venables has been highly complimentary of Underwood. Last year, he compared Underwood to Jacksonville Jaguars QB and former Clemson star Trevor Lawrence. And earlier this week, he said great things about Michigan's young QB even after he struggled against Western Michigan in the season opener.
"One of the most talented players at any position in all of college football. All of his best days are still in front of him," Venables said.
Saturday was certainly a good day for Underwood. Michigan was an underdog, and they weren't expected to win by virtually anyone, yet they did, albeit in a close game and one that Underwood threw for just 111 yards while completing 53% of his passes. Venables is as good a defensive game planner as there is in college football; therefore, his compliments of Underwood should hold some weight. Underwood's best days could be in front of him, as long as improvement continues for him and the Michigan team as a whole.
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"He's actually exactly who we thought he was," Venables said. "A really talented guy. He's big. He's strong. He's hard to get down one-on-one. He fell forward too often on the quarterback run game. He's got a great future in front of him."
This isn't the first time Venables has been highly complimentary of Underwood. Last year, he compared Underwood to Jacksonville Jaguars QB and former Clemson star Trevor Lawrence. And earlier this week, he said great things about Michigan's young QB even after he struggled against Western Michigan in the season opener.
"One of the most talented players at any position in all of college football. All of his best days are still in front of him," Venables said.
Saturday was certainly a good day for Underwood. Michigan was an underdog, and they weren't expected to win by virtually anyone, yet they did, albeit in a close game and one that Underwood threw for just 111 yards while completing 53% of his passes. Venables is as good a defensive game planner as there is in college football; therefore, his compliments of Underwood should hold some weight. Underwood's best days could be in front of him, as long as improvement continues for him and the Michigan team as a whole.
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10 days ago
Oklahoma football panic meter: Can Sooners still make CFP push despite ugly Michigan loss? appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Oklahoma football faced, arguably, the most questionable 1-0 team in the nation Saturday. Now fans are questioning coach Brent Venables, quarterback John Mateer and company. Michigan stunned the No. 11 Sooners 17-10 in Ann Arbor to spark early panic out of OU.
And the Wolverines pulled off the upset following a widely scrutinized week. Michigan became criticized and ridiculed following its controversial finish against Western Michigan. Quarterback Bryce Underwood then faced a potential benching following some strong words from head coach Kyle Whittingham.
But now it's the Sooners who'll face the critics. Including determining if the panic meter is high already in Norman.
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Oklahoma football faced, arguably, the most questionable 1-0 team in the nation Saturday. Now fans are questioning coach Brent Venables, quarterback John Mateer and company. Michigan stunned the No. 11 Sooners 17-10 in Ann Arbor to spark early panic out of OU.
And the Wolverines pulled off the upset following a widely scrutinized week. Michigan became criticized and ridiculed following its controversial finish against Western Michigan. Quarterback Bryce Underwood then faced a potential benching following some strong words from head coach Kyle Whittingham.
But now it's the Sooners who'll face the critics. Including determining if the panic meter is high already in Norman.
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10 days ago
Michigan improved to 2-0 on Saturday afternoon, beating Oklahoma 17-10.
Here are key takeaways from Michigan's win.
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood was just 9-of-17 passing for 111 yards and was marginally better throwing the ball than he was in Week 1. However, he did some great things on the ground, including a 38-yard rushing touchdown to put Michigan up 7-0. In all, Underwood had 87 yards on the ground and the score. Underwood will have to improve passing. While Michigan should continue to lean on what he does best (running), that approach is bound to be stopped on a given week; the defense will give up more than 10 points, and Underwood's arm will decide if Michigan loses. Today was a step in the right direction; he didn't throw an interception despite a couple near picks. Even so, Michigan has a lot of tough games coming up this season (Penn State, Indiana, Oregon, Ohio State) and improvement is necessary through the air.
Michigan had 11 penalties for 90 yards, and many of these extended drives for Oklahoma. Jyaire Hill had a late hit, Dom Nichols ripped John Mateer's helmet off, Shamari Earls had a facemask penalty. Eliminating penalties was a point of emphasis heading into this game, but the team failed to follow the message that head coach Kyle Whittingham had. Michigan's lucky that all the yellow flags didn't cost them the game — because they nearly did.
Michigan held Oklahoma to just 289 yards and 3-of-13 on third down. Defensive end John Henry Daley (eight tackles, one sack) was an absolute force and disrupted Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer's timing, as was defensive end Dom Nichols (0.5 sacks). Linebackers such as Troy Bowles (nine tackles) and Nathaniel Staehling (seven tackles) played well, and safety Chris Bracy (six tackles) delivered hard hits throughout the game. It was a cohesive effort (besides the penalties).
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Here are key takeaways from Michigan's win.
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood was just 9-of-17 passing for 111 yards and was marginally better throwing the ball than he was in Week 1. However, he did some great things on the ground, including a 38-yard rushing touchdown to put Michigan up 7-0. In all, Underwood had 87 yards on the ground and the score. Underwood will have to improve passing. While Michigan should continue to lean on what he does best (running), that approach is bound to be stopped on a given week; the defense will give up more than 10 points, and Underwood's arm will decide if Michigan loses. Today was a step in the right direction; he didn't throw an interception despite a couple near picks. Even so, Michigan has a lot of tough games coming up this season (Penn State, Indiana, Oregon, Ohio State) and improvement is necessary through the air.
Michigan had 11 penalties for 90 yards, and many of these extended drives for Oklahoma. Jyaire Hill had a late hit, Dom Nichols ripped John Mateer's helmet off, Shamari Earls had a facemask penalty. Eliminating penalties was a point of emphasis heading into this game, but the team failed to follow the message that head coach Kyle Whittingham had. Michigan's lucky that all the yellow flags didn't cost them the game — because they nearly did.
Michigan held Oklahoma to just 289 yards and 3-of-13 on third down. Defensive end John Henry Daley (eight tackles, one sack) was an absolute force and disrupted Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer's timing, as was defensive end Dom Nichols (0.5 sacks). Linebackers such as Troy Bowles (nine tackles) and Nathaniel Staehling (seven tackles) played well, and safety Chris Bracy (six tackles) delivered hard hits throughout the game. It was a cohesive effort (besides the penalties).
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10 days ago
The Oklahoma Sooners take on the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday in a big-time road matchup in Ann Arbor, Mich. Both teams are looking to remain undefeated two weeks into the season.
The Sooners won the game in Norman a year ago behind a big game from John Mateer. In a 24-13 win in primetime, Mateer threw for 270 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. He also carried the ball 19 times for 74 yards and two touchdowns. The Sooners were up 14-0 at halftime before a 75-yard touchdown run from Justice Haynes on the first play from scrimmage of the second half cut the lead to 14-7.
Mateer and the Sooners made it 21-7 with 10 minutes to go in the third, and the defense stifled Bryce Underwood and the Wolverines to earn the 24-13 win. Oklahoma held Underwood to 9 of 24 for 142 yards passing and three carries for minus-1 yard rushing. Outside of the 75-yard run, Oklahoma held the Wolverines to just 2.29 yards per carry.
Oklahoma is expected to have a better offense than the one that beat the Wolverines in 2025. If the Sooners can get a similar defensive effort against a team that struggled to move the ball on the MAC's Western Michigan, it should be a good day for the boys in the crimson and cream.
More: 3 Keys to an Oklahoma Sooners win over the Michigan Wolverines
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The Sooners won the game in Norman a year ago behind a big game from John Mateer. In a 24-13 win in primetime, Mateer threw for 270 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. He also carried the ball 19 times for 74 yards and two touchdowns. The Sooners were up 14-0 at halftime before a 75-yard touchdown run from Justice Haynes on the first play from scrimmage of the second half cut the lead to 14-7.
Mateer and the Sooners made it 21-7 with 10 minutes to go in the third, and the defense stifled Bryce Underwood and the Wolverines to earn the 24-13 win. Oklahoma held Underwood to 9 of 24 for 142 yards passing and three carries for minus-1 yard rushing. Outside of the 75-yard run, Oklahoma held the Wolverines to just 2.29 yards per carry.
Oklahoma is expected to have a better offense than the one that beat the Wolverines in 2025. If the Sooners can get a similar defensive effort against a team that struggled to move the ball on the MAC's Western Michigan, it should be a good day for the boys in the crimson and cream.
More: 3 Keys to an Oklahoma Sooners win over the Michigan Wolverines
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10 days ago
There'll be some added interest in officiating when No. 10 Oklahoma travels to face No. 24 Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 12, after the Wolverines defeated Western Michigan in Week 1 in controversial fashion.
Michigan took down the Broncos 13-12 after Bryce Underwood threw a game-winning 47-yard Hail Mary touchdown to JJ Buchanan as time expired, breaking a scoreless streak that lasted from the opening possession to the last play of the game. Officials added one second to the clock before the game-winning touchdown, which is now the result of an appeal from the MAC and Western Michigan, who have asked the Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee to reverse the outcome of the game, which would result in a WMU win.
REQUIRED READING: MAC appeals WMU football loss to Michigan, asks to count it as win
Big Ten officials worked Michigan-Western Michigan, which was played in Ann Arbor, Michigan. There won't be Big Ten officials when the Wolverines host the Sooners, though.
Oklahoma defeated Michigan 24-13 last season in Norman, Oklahoma, and dominated the Wolverines' offense for most of the game. The Sooners are looking to end the home-and-home series with a 2-0 mark against the team up north.
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Michigan took down the Broncos 13-12 after Bryce Underwood threw a game-winning 47-yard Hail Mary touchdown to JJ Buchanan as time expired, breaking a scoreless streak that lasted from the opening possession to the last play of the game. Officials added one second to the clock before the game-winning touchdown, which is now the result of an appeal from the MAC and Western Michigan, who have asked the Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee to reverse the outcome of the game, which would result in a WMU win.
REQUIRED READING: MAC appeals WMU football loss to Michigan, asks to count it as win
Big Ten officials worked Michigan-Western Michigan, which was played in Ann Arbor, Michigan. There won't be Big Ten officials when the Wolverines host the Sooners, though.
Oklahoma defeated Michigan 24-13 last season in Norman, Oklahoma, and dominated the Wolverines' offense for most of the game. The Sooners are looking to end the home-and-home series with a 2-0 mark against the team up north.
#wolverines
12 days ago
Michigan QB Bryce Underwood to face talented Oklahoma defense with starting job at stake originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
NORMAN, Okla. – If Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood is still the starter after Saturday, he will have saved his job after facing what appears to be an elite Oklahoma defense.
Underwood's Hail Mary touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan last Saturday gave Michigan a controversial 13-12 win over Western Michigan. But Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham was disappointed in the way the Wolverines played, so he made it clear this week that no one's position is guaranteed in the future – including Underwood's.
Underwood seemed caught off guard when learning Whittingham told the media his sophomore signal caller needs to improve to remain the starter.
"I didn't see that," Underwood said. "It's cool."
#bryce
NORMAN, Okla. – If Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood is still the starter after Saturday, he will have saved his job after facing what appears to be an elite Oklahoma defense.
Underwood's Hail Mary touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan last Saturday gave Michigan a controversial 13-12 win over Western Michigan. But Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham was disappointed in the way the Wolverines played, so he made it clear this week that no one's position is guaranteed in the future – including Underwood's.
Underwood seemed caught off guard when learning Whittingham told the media his sophomore signal caller needs to improve to remain the starter.
"I didn't see that," Underwood said. "It's cool."
#bryce
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12 days ago
Michigan news: Brian Kelly urges offensive change to fit Bryce Underwood appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Brian Kelly knows Bryce Underwood's skill set better than most, and the former LSU coach thinks Michigan needs to make some changes.
Kelly recruited Underwood for two years and initially landed his commitment at LSU before the five-star quarterback ultimately flipped to Michigan. After watching Underwood struggle in Michigan's 13-12 Week 1 escape against Western Michigan, Kelly believes the Wolverines need to better utilize their quarterback's athleticism.
"He committed to me at LSU. I recruited him for two years, so I know him very well. He is an elite athlete," Kelly said on The Early Read with Danny Kanell and Roy Philpott on Sirius XM. "I mean, athletically off the charts… He's not a drop-back quarterback that's gonna sit there and read through progressions. He's a half-line guy. You need to keep him on the move. You need to run him. You gotta run this kid. He is big, physical, strong, and fast, and he's tough."
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Brian Kelly knows Bryce Underwood's skill set better than most, and the former LSU coach thinks Michigan needs to make some changes.
Kelly recruited Underwood for two years and initially landed his commitment at LSU before the five-star quarterback ultimately flipped to Michigan. After watching Underwood struggle in Michigan's 13-12 Week 1 escape against Western Michigan, Kelly believes the Wolverines need to better utilize their quarterback's athleticism.
"He committed to me at LSU. I recruited him for two years, so I know him very well. He is an elite athlete," Kelly said on The Early Read with Danny Kanell and Roy Philpott on Sirius XM. "I mean, athletically off the charts… He's not a drop-back quarterback that's gonna sit there and read through progressions. He's a half-line guy. You need to keep him on the move. You need to run him. You gotta run this kid. He is big, physical, strong, and fast, and he's tough."
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12 days ago
Michigan rumors: Bryce Underwood spin emerges as he fights for job appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood struggled heavily in the first game of the season agaisnt Western Michigan. This has led to speculation that Underwood is potentially fighting for his job.
While much of the college football media is focused on the Hail Mary against Western Michigan, the storyline of the Oklahoma game will be the play of Underwood, according to Pete Nakos of On3.
"Despite the Week 1 highlight-reel Hail Mary that pulled off the win, Underwood's performance has been scrutinized in the ensuing days. He finished 12 of 22 for 170 yards with an interception. The Michigan offense sputtered after a 75-yard opening drive," Nakos wrote. "Sources have told On3 that Underwood had a strong end of fall camp, putting together some of his best practices yet as a Wolverine. That didn't show Saturday, but as sources pointed out, it was his first game with new offensive coordinator Jason Beck. The 19-year-old quarterback is working on building up confidence in the new system."
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Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood struggled heavily in the first game of the season agaisnt Western Michigan. This has led to speculation that Underwood is potentially fighting for his job.
While much of the college football media is focused on the Hail Mary against Western Michigan, the storyline of the Oklahoma game will be the play of Underwood, according to Pete Nakos of On3.
"Despite the Week 1 highlight-reel Hail Mary that pulled off the win, Underwood's performance has been scrutinized in the ensuing days. He finished 12 of 22 for 170 yards with an interception. The Michigan offense sputtered after a 75-yard opening drive," Nakos wrote. "Sources have told On3 that Underwood had a strong end of fall camp, putting together some of his best practices yet as a Wolverine. That didn't show Saturday, but as sources pointed out, it was his first game with new offensive coordinator Jason Beck. The 19-year-old quarterback is working on building up confidence in the new system."
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12 days ago
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's football team has much bigger problems, including No. 11 Oklahoma, than a clock controversy.
The dramatic ending to the formerly 16th-ranked Wolverines' 13-12 win over Western Michigan — with a disputed second on the clock that gave Bryce Underwood another chance to complete a Hail Mary — has been one of the most talked about topics in sports for nearly a week.
"That was a crazy game," said Sooners linebacker Cole Sullivan, who transferred from Michigan after last season.
The conclusion and fallout from Michigan's last game has overshadowed, to some degree, how poorly it played in all three phases during coach Kyle Whittingham's debut with college football's winningest program.
"We got plenty to fix," Whittingham said.
#western
The dramatic ending to the formerly 16th-ranked Wolverines' 13-12 win over Western Michigan — with a disputed second on the clock that gave Bryce Underwood another chance to complete a Hail Mary — has been one of the most talked about topics in sports for nearly a week.
"That was a crazy game," said Sooners linebacker Cole Sullivan, who transferred from Michigan after last season.
The conclusion and fallout from Michigan's last game has overshadowed, to some degree, how poorly it played in all three phases during coach Kyle Whittingham's debut with college football's winningest program.
"We got plenty to fix," Whittingham said.
#western
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14 days ago
Michigan's AP Top 25 stay lasted exactly one week.
The Wolverines opened the season at No. 16 in both the AP Poll and the Coaches Poll. In the polls released Tuesday, Michigan is out of the AP Top 25 entirely, sitting among the others receiving votes with 69 points, and has slid to No. 24 in the Coaches Poll.
The reason is not complicated. Saturday night, Sept. 5, Michigan escaped the Big House by the narrowest of margins against Western Michigan, 13-12, on a 47-yard Hail Mary with one second left. The Wolverines were 27.5-point favorites.
Bryce Underwood struggled mightily as Michigan's quarterback. Outside of an efficient opening drive and the second Hail Mary heave, hauled in by J.J. Buchanan after the first one was ruled dead with a second left on the clock, the second-year quarterback did not look the part against a team he was supposed to overwhelm. Underwood finished 12-of-22 for 170 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Michigan turned the ball over three times, took nine penalties for 80 yards and held the ball for under 20 minutes.
Michigan is 1-0, and so is every other Big Ten team but two. Wisconsin was slaughtered by Notre Dame, now No. 3, 41-13. Rutgers imploded as a 29.5-point favorite, losing to UMass, 37-21. Every other team in the conference came out of Week 1 a winner.
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The Wolverines opened the season at No. 16 in both the AP Poll and the Coaches Poll. In the polls released Tuesday, Michigan is out of the AP Top 25 entirely, sitting among the others receiving votes with 69 points, and has slid to No. 24 in the Coaches Poll.
The reason is not complicated. Saturday night, Sept. 5, Michigan escaped the Big House by the narrowest of margins against Western Michigan, 13-12, on a 47-yard Hail Mary with one second left. The Wolverines were 27.5-point favorites.
Bryce Underwood struggled mightily as Michigan's quarterback. Outside of an efficient opening drive and the second Hail Mary heave, hauled in by J.J. Buchanan after the first one was ruled dead with a second left on the clock, the second-year quarterback did not look the part against a team he was supposed to overwhelm. Underwood finished 12-of-22 for 170 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Michigan turned the ball over three times, took nine penalties for 80 yards and held the ball for under 20 minutes.
Michigan is 1-0, and so is every other Big Ten team but two. Wisconsin was slaughtered by Notre Dame, now No. 3, 41-13. Rutgers imploded as a 29.5-point favorite, losing to UMass, 37-21. Every other team in the conference came out of Week 1 a winner.
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15 days ago
Stop me if you've heard this over the past 48 hours: the broadcast clock is not the official game clock.
On Saturday night, Michigan's season-opening matchup against Western Michigan went from a college football game to an all-time timekeeping scandal.
Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood launched a Hail Mary out of the end zone as the clock hit triple zeroes. The Western Michigan Broncos thought they'd pulled off the 12-7 upset. After review, officials concluded one second remained on the clock, giving Michigan a second chance. Underwood found JJ Buchanan for the game-winning touchdown, shrouded in controversy.
On the NBC broadcast, rules ***** yst Terry McAuley was flabberghasted by that phantom second. The Big Ten released a formal statement, including the official internal video used for review. On Sunday, NBC's John Fanta stated, "The official time of the game is kept by the Big Ten. Our cameras are not the official arbiter of timekeeping within the game."
By Monday night, ESPN's broadcast of Florida State and SMU experienced a lengthy delay due to a power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium. Finally, officials surmised they'd restored enough light and power to play the game, but with several caveats. No replay, no scoreboard, no PA announcer, and no coach-to-play communication.
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On Saturday night, Michigan's season-opening matchup against Western Michigan went from a college football game to an all-time timekeeping scandal.
Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood launched a Hail Mary out of the end zone as the clock hit triple zeroes. The Western Michigan Broncos thought they'd pulled off the 12-7 upset. After review, officials concluded one second remained on the clock, giving Michigan a second chance. Underwood found JJ Buchanan for the game-winning touchdown, shrouded in controversy.
On the NBC broadcast, rules ***** yst Terry McAuley was flabberghasted by that phantom second. The Big Ten released a formal statement, including the official internal video used for review. On Sunday, NBC's John Fanta stated, "The official time of the game is kept by the Big Ten. Our cameras are not the official arbiter of timekeeping within the game."
By Monday night, ESPN's broadcast of Florida State and SMU experienced a lengthy delay due to a power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium. Finally, officials surmised they'd restored enough light and power to play the game, but with several caveats. No replay, no scoreboard, no PA announcer, and no coach-to-play communication.
#time
16 days ago
College football is unpredictable and delightful, which is why we live for what happens on Saturdays. And Week 1 absolutely delivered, from an extremely controversial last-second Hail Mary in Ann Arbor to a stunning beatdown in Baton Rouge and everything in between.
Each Sunday, I'll publish my biggest takeaways from the college football weekend. I'll highlight the most interesting storylines, track College Football Playoff contenders and specifically shout out individual and team performances that deserve the spotlight.
Michigan didn't deserve to win on Saturday. It got outplayed and out-physicaled from the start by Western Michigan — and needing that second put back on the clock to throw a second (and, this time, successful) Hail Mary to eke out the win over the Broncos. I don't think I've seen any Michigan fan genuinely happy about that outcome or the state of the Wolverine offense under Bryce Underwood right now.
Western Michigan feels like it got screwed out of what would have been the biggest win in program history. And for general college football fans, there's now less trust in the officiating and replay processes than there was a week ago. There were truly no winners in Ann Arbor on Saturday night.
A few weeks ago, I made a bold prediction that this would be Dabo Swinney's last season at Clemson. I didn't say whether the school would push him out or he'd be the one to leave because of how frustrated the fan and donor base has become. For the record, I do think it would be extremely difficult for the school to fire a coach who won two national championships and turned little ol' Clemson into a college football power.
Clemson didn't look like it belonged on the same field as LSU on Saturday night, let alone the same category of serious CFP contender. The Tigers, at one point in the third quarter, had a total of -10 rushing yards. It was astonishing to see how far the mighty Clemson program has fallen in less than a decade, and it makes my bold prediction seem far less bold.
It has been a long time since Clemson actually was Clemson. I know the Tigers made the CFP (albeit as a three-loss ACC champion) in 2024, but the program has not been contending for national **** les since the start of the NIL era (in 2021).
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Each Sunday, I'll publish my biggest takeaways from the college football weekend. I'll highlight the most interesting storylines, track College Football Playoff contenders and specifically shout out individual and team performances that deserve the spotlight.
Michigan didn't deserve to win on Saturday. It got outplayed and out-physicaled from the start by Western Michigan — and needing that second put back on the clock to throw a second (and, this time, successful) Hail Mary to eke out the win over the Broncos. I don't think I've seen any Michigan fan genuinely happy about that outcome or the state of the Wolverine offense under Bryce Underwood right now.
Western Michigan feels like it got screwed out of what would have been the biggest win in program history. And for general college football fans, there's now less trust in the officiating and replay processes than there was a week ago. There were truly no winners in Ann Arbor on Saturday night.
A few weeks ago, I made a bold prediction that this would be Dabo Swinney's last season at Clemson. I didn't say whether the school would push him out or he'd be the one to leave because of how frustrated the fan and donor base has become. For the record, I do think it would be extremely difficult for the school to fire a coach who won two national championships and turned little ol' Clemson into a college football power.
Clemson didn't look like it belonged on the same field as LSU on Saturday night, let alone the same category of serious CFP contender. The Tigers, at one point in the third quarter, had a total of -10 rushing yards. It was astonishing to see how far the mighty Clemson program has fallen in less than a decade, and it makes my bold prediction seem far less bold.
It has been a long time since Clemson actually was Clemson. I know the Tigers made the CFP (albeit as a three-loss ACC champion) in 2024, but the program has not been contending for national **** les since the start of the NIL era (in 2021).
#Football #saturday #second #less
16 days ago
Here are the best memes from the controversial Michigan-Western Michigan finish originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
One of the main indicators that college football is indeed back comes from activity not found on the gridiron. Controversy and memes intertwine with collegiate football each season, and Week 1 kept that trend going.
While the clock read all zeroes during the Michigan Wolverines-Western Michigan Broncos game, a second was added back onto the time after a review indicated that the ball was somehow still in play despite a Western Michigan defender touching it when the NBC broadcast featured a triple goose egg in terms of time remaining. One Bryce Underwood throw later, and the rest was history.
With all that being said, here are some of the funniest memes regarding Saturday night's chaos in Ann Arbor.
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One of the main indicators that college football is indeed back comes from activity not found on the gridiron. Controversy and memes intertwine with collegiate football each season, and Week 1 kept that trend going.
While the clock read all zeroes during the Michigan Wolverines-Western Michigan Broncos game, a second was added back onto the time after a review indicated that the ball was somehow still in play despite a Western Michigan defender touching it when the NBC broadcast featured a triple goose egg in terms of time remaining. One Bryce Underwood throw later, and the rest was history.
With all that being said, here are some of the funniest memes regarding Saturday night's chaos in Ann Arbor.
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#Football #college
16 days ago
It's unlikely that talk of Saturday night's explosively controversial final moments during Michigan versus Western Michigan will die down anytime soon. Nearly 24 hours later, however, NBC has finally offered an official statement on the controversial moment.
In the final seconds of Saturday night's tilt between Michigan and Western Michigan, quarterback Bryce Underwood's Hail Mary heave fell incomplete as the Wolverines looked to avoid a devastating upset in their first game of the season. While it looked as if Western Michigan was set to complete the upset, as the clock hit zero before the ball hit a player on the failed try, the referees ended up adding a second to the clock to allow Michigan one last attempt. Underwood ended up connecting with JJ Buchanan on the final Hail Mary try as Michigan walked off their opponents 13-12.
According to a statement and footage from the Big Ten released on Sunday, "Western Michigan's #18 started his jump from an established out-of-bounds position (left foot) and made contact with the ball with one second remaining on the clock". That footage contradicts what the stadium's clock and NBC's broadcast clock stated as the play ended, causing immense confusion amongst college football fans as the dust continues to settle on this controversial moment.
MORE: What did WMU coach Lance Taylor say about clock controversy in Hail Mary loss to Michigan?
Then later on Sunday, NBC released its own statement via broadcaster John Fanta during halftime of Washington vs. Washington State.
#ended #saturday
In the final seconds of Saturday night's tilt between Michigan and Western Michigan, quarterback Bryce Underwood's Hail Mary heave fell incomplete as the Wolverines looked to avoid a devastating upset in their first game of the season. While it looked as if Western Michigan was set to complete the upset, as the clock hit zero before the ball hit a player on the failed try, the referees ended up adding a second to the clock to allow Michigan one last attempt. Underwood ended up connecting with JJ Buchanan on the final Hail Mary try as Michigan walked off their opponents 13-12.
According to a statement and footage from the Big Ten released on Sunday, "Western Michigan's #18 started his jump from an established out-of-bounds position (left foot) and made contact with the ball with one second remaining on the clock". That footage contradicts what the stadium's clock and NBC's broadcast clock stated as the play ended, causing immense confusion amongst college football fans as the dust continues to settle on this controversial moment.
MORE: What did WMU coach Lance Taylor say about clock controversy in Hail Mary loss to Michigan?
Then later on Sunday, NBC released its own statement via broadcaster John Fanta during halftime of Washington vs. Washington State.
#ended #saturday
16 days ago
Before we dive into the individual performance of Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood, we must first look at the ending of the game. Everyone who watched the end of Western Michigan at Michigan saw the clock hit 0:00, with the final score reading WMU 12, UM 7.
You saw Underwood throw a hail mary, on the game's final play, and it sailed out of bounds. The ball was live, with all zeroes on the clock. The Broncos were then set to enjoy a celebratory bus ride, across southwest Michigan, from Ann Arbor to Kalamazoo.
After all, they had just pulled off a 27 point upset over the #16 team in the nation.
There's indisputable video evidence, and you can use your own eyes and ears, to go see it all over the internet, right now.
But then came an official's review, which reversed the original call.
#underwood #clock #final #bryce
You saw Underwood throw a hail mary, on the game's final play, and it sailed out of bounds. The ball was live, with all zeroes on the clock. The Broncos were then set to enjoy a celebratory bus ride, across southwest Michigan, from Ann Arbor to Kalamazoo.
After all, they had just pulled off a 27 point upset over the #16 team in the nation.
There's indisputable video evidence, and you can use your own eyes and ears, to go see it all over the internet, right now.
But then came an official's review, which reversed the original call.
#underwood #clock #final #bryce
16 days ago
It's still unbelievable to think about how Michigan walked away from Saturday's game against Western Michigan with a 13-12 win.
It definitely looked like Western Michigan won the game until a review put one second left on the clock, giving Michigan one more chance at a Hail Mary. Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood uncorked a pass toward the end zone, and it was caught by JJ Buchanan.
MORE: Michigan wins on Hail Mary after controversial review puts one second back on clock
Western Michigan president Russ Kavalhuna spoke about the play during a news conference on Sunday and confirmed there is no way to appeal the decision.
"I did want to find a way to appeal that decision, but there is none," Kavalhuna said.
#western #hail #game #review
It definitely looked like Western Michigan won the game until a review put one second left on the clock, giving Michigan one more chance at a Hail Mary. Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood uncorked a pass toward the end zone, and it was caught by JJ Buchanan.
MORE: Michigan wins on Hail Mary after controversial review puts one second back on clock
Western Michigan president Russ Kavalhuna spoke about the play during a news conference on Sunday and confirmed there is no way to appeal the decision.
"I did want to find a way to appeal that decision, but there is none," Kavalhuna said.
#western #hail #game #review
16 days ago
The Michigan Wolverines pulled off one of the most stunning wins in recent memory Saturday night. While there was some controversy surrounding the end-of-game scenario that added an extra second to the game clock and allowed them score a walk-off touchdown, the bigger story is that it happened against Western Michigan.
The Wolverines entered this year with one of the more talented rosters in college football, including five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood and four-star wide receiver Andrew Marsh. They began the season ranked No. 16 – two spots ahead of Penn State — but now that position will be reevaluated.
Michigan struggled mightily throughout the game, going scoreless for more than 50 minutes of game time before connecting on the Hail Mary. They ultimately pulled out the win, but that isn't the type of performance you want to put on the field against a far inferior opponent.
There is a chance the Nittany Lions will be ranked ahead of Michigan in the next AP Poll, and more importantly, that mid-October battle at The Big House could become the biggest game of the season. With the Wolverines being one of only three ranked teams that Penn State is slated to play this season, a win in that game could have significant implications on their College Football Playoff odds.
Obviously, we are only one game into the season, and a lot can change in the six weeks until that game. But with no clear powerhouses on the schedule, the Nittany Lions need to begin recalibrating what this season can look like if they take care of business.
#lions
The Wolverines entered this year with one of the more talented rosters in college football, including five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood and four-star wide receiver Andrew Marsh. They began the season ranked No. 16 – two spots ahead of Penn State — but now that position will be reevaluated.
Michigan struggled mightily throughout the game, going scoreless for more than 50 minutes of game time before connecting on the Hail Mary. They ultimately pulled out the win, but that isn't the type of performance you want to put on the field against a far inferior opponent.
There is a chance the Nittany Lions will be ranked ahead of Michigan in the next AP Poll, and more importantly, that mid-October battle at The Big House could become the biggest game of the season. With the Wolverines being one of only three ranked teams that Penn State is slated to play this season, a win in that game could have significant implications on their College Football Playoff odds.
Obviously, we are only one game into the season, and a lot can change in the six weeks until that game. But with no clear powerhouses on the schedule, the Nittany Lions need to begin recalibrating what this season can look like if they take care of business.
#lions
16 days ago
Western Michigan isn't blaming Big Ten officials for their decision to add a second back to the clock ahead of Michigan's Hail Mary.
Broncos head coach Lance Taylor and school president Russ Kavalhuna had a news conference Sunday afternoon to explain their school's side of Michigan's improbable 13-12 win. After the Wolverines' first Hail Mary attempt fell incomplete with seemingly no time remaining, the Big Ten's replay review officials added a second back to the clock as they determined that WMU defensive back Micah Davis jumped from out of bounds and touched the ball before time expired.
On UM's second try, Bryce Underwood hit JJ Buchanan for the game-winning touchdown.
Kavalhuna admitted Sunday that he wanted to appeal the decision in the moment, but realized that there was no way to do so. And he said that after further investigations and discussions with Big Ten commissioner Tony Pettitti and the conference's replay staff, there was a slight difference between the clock on NBC's broadcast and the official game clock used by the Big Ten.
"It is just a discrepancy," Kavalhuna said. "I would say what the viewing public see and the officials see are different. And that's clear. I will say, I've looked into this pretty closely and I used to be a federal prosecutor — I don't discern anything unfair or untoward in this process. Can the process be improved by having what the viewing public see as what the reviewing officials see? Maybe. Frankly that's not for me to decide.
#kavalhuna #second #decision #time
Broncos head coach Lance Taylor and school president Russ Kavalhuna had a news conference Sunday afternoon to explain their school's side of Michigan's improbable 13-12 win. After the Wolverines' first Hail Mary attempt fell incomplete with seemingly no time remaining, the Big Ten's replay review officials added a second back to the clock as they determined that WMU defensive back Micah Davis jumped from out of bounds and touched the ball before time expired.
On UM's second try, Bryce Underwood hit JJ Buchanan for the game-winning touchdown.
Kavalhuna admitted Sunday that he wanted to appeal the decision in the moment, but realized that there was no way to do so. And he said that after further investigations and discussions with Big Ten commissioner Tony Pettitti and the conference's replay staff, there was a slight difference between the clock on NBC's broadcast and the official game clock used by the Big Ten.
"It is just a discrepancy," Kavalhuna said. "I would say what the viewing public see and the officials see are different. And that's clear. I will say, I've looked into this pretty closely and I used to be a federal prosecutor — I don't discern anything unfair or untoward in this process. Can the process be improved by having what the viewing public see as what the reviewing officials see? Maybe. Frankly that's not for me to decide.
#kavalhuna #second #decision #time
16 days ago
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Embarrassing. An embarrassment. And more embarrassing beyond that.
The Kyle Whittingham era was supposed to embody toughness, discipline, playing smart, and doing things the right way. After saying all of the right things and appearing to be confident in what Michigan football would bring to the table in his debut in Ann Arbor, Whittingham's team was not only the opposite of everything he espouses, it was a debacle in every way. The Wolverines were a miracle away from, at best, the second-worst loss in program history, and given what the head coach's teams had been for two-plus decades in Salt Lake City, it's a head-scratcher.
The opening offensive drive was as impressive as the rest of the game was bad. Despite mistakes, quarterback Bryce Underwood sliced through the Western Michigan defense like a hot knife through ***** er, making what ended up being fall camp bluster look prescient. But that was it. 75 yards on the opening drive, and a 47-yard Hail Mary aside, it accounted for all but 154 yards accumulated all game. The offense, against a supposedly overmatched foe, made the Sherrone Moore-era offense look like the air raid by comparison. The defense got off the field, surrendering little in terms of points, sure, but it also allowed the Broncos to hold the ball for over 40 minutes, including a 13-minute, 40-second drive spanning from the third to fourth quarters. When the offense got the ball back, it quickly relinquished possession after three plays, managing seven yards on first down before deciding that moving the ball forward was anathema to its goals.
And then there were the other mistakes: missed ***** ignments, an ***** ortment of penalties, and all-around bad play. It wasn't just the opposite of what was expected; it was the opposite of how Whittingham's teams in Utah played for 21 years.
"I'm going to reserve judgment on that until I dissect the film," Whittingham said after the game. "But we talked about how we improved dramatically through fall camp. That's a fact. I mean, there's no one that attended practice that wouldn't tell you anything different. We had former players there, and everybody had the same ***** ysis. And so, and we're not -- I'm not saying that Bryce played a bad game. This isn't on Bryce Underwood. This is, like I said, it's on me, and I've got to figure out a way to have these guys better prepared and be able to get into a rhythm offensively. It's like we never got into a rhythm after that first drive. We always found a way to screw it up. We were like 0-for-5 or 0-for-6 before we converted on third down. And you just can't win football games like that. We were very fortunate to win, obviously."
#drive #whittingham
The Kyle Whittingham era was supposed to embody toughness, discipline, playing smart, and doing things the right way. After saying all of the right things and appearing to be confident in what Michigan football would bring to the table in his debut in Ann Arbor, Whittingham's team was not only the opposite of everything he espouses, it was a debacle in every way. The Wolverines were a miracle away from, at best, the second-worst loss in program history, and given what the head coach's teams had been for two-plus decades in Salt Lake City, it's a head-scratcher.
The opening offensive drive was as impressive as the rest of the game was bad. Despite mistakes, quarterback Bryce Underwood sliced through the Western Michigan defense like a hot knife through ***** er, making what ended up being fall camp bluster look prescient. But that was it. 75 yards on the opening drive, and a 47-yard Hail Mary aside, it accounted for all but 154 yards accumulated all game. The offense, against a supposedly overmatched foe, made the Sherrone Moore-era offense look like the air raid by comparison. The defense got off the field, surrendering little in terms of points, sure, but it also allowed the Broncos to hold the ball for over 40 minutes, including a 13-minute, 40-second drive spanning from the third to fourth quarters. When the offense got the ball back, it quickly relinquished possession after three plays, managing seven yards on first down before deciding that moving the ball forward was anathema to its goals.
And then there were the other mistakes: missed ***** ignments, an ***** ortment of penalties, and all-around bad play. It wasn't just the opposite of what was expected; it was the opposite of how Whittingham's teams in Utah played for 21 years.
"I'm going to reserve judgment on that until I dissect the film," Whittingham said after the game. "But we talked about how we improved dramatically through fall camp. That's a fact. I mean, there's no one that attended practice that wouldn't tell you anything different. We had former players there, and everybody had the same ***** ysis. And so, and we're not -- I'm not saying that Bryce played a bad game. This isn't on Bryce Underwood. This is, like I said, it's on me, and I've got to figure out a way to have these guys better prepared and be able to get into a rhythm offensively. It's like we never got into a rhythm after that first drive. We always found a way to screw it up. We were like 0-for-5 or 0-for-6 before we converted on third down. And you just can't win football games like that. We were very fortunate to win, obviously."
#drive #whittingham
16 days ago
Michigan's win over Western Michigan and the Big Ten's ensuing explanation are further proof that it's long past time for the NFL and college football to use game clocks that show fractions of a second.
The No. 16 Wolverines beat the Broncos 13-12 on Saturday night on Bryce Underwood's Hail Mary to JJ Buchanan as time expired. It's an incredible throw and catch; Underwood fired a rocket as he was getting hit and Buchanan went up in traffic to make a fantastic contested grab. But it's also a play that isn't getting the appreciation it deserves because of the way the end of the game unfolded.
Underwood's throw was his second Hail Mary attempt. His first sailed out of the back of the end zone and didn't touch WMU's Micah Davis until there was no time remaining on the clocks that NBC viewers saw at home. As WMU celebrated, it was clear to anyone watching the game from their house or local sports bar that one of the biggest upsets of the season had just happened.
Except, it didn't.
Officials declared that there was one second remaining on the game clock when Davis, who jumped from out of bounds, touched the football. Hours after the play was over, the Big Ten issued a statement explaining the decision and showing a video of the game clock synced to an angle of the play where you can't conclusively see exactly when Davis touched the football. However, it is clear from that footage that the Big Ten's official clock was still showing 0:01 after the ball made contact with Davis.
#play #clock #hail
The No. 16 Wolverines beat the Broncos 13-12 on Saturday night on Bryce Underwood's Hail Mary to JJ Buchanan as time expired. It's an incredible throw and catch; Underwood fired a rocket as he was getting hit and Buchanan went up in traffic to make a fantastic contested grab. But it's also a play that isn't getting the appreciation it deserves because of the way the end of the game unfolded.
Underwood's throw was his second Hail Mary attempt. His first sailed out of the back of the end zone and didn't touch WMU's Micah Davis until there was no time remaining on the clocks that NBC viewers saw at home. As WMU celebrated, it was clear to anyone watching the game from their house or local sports bar that one of the biggest upsets of the season had just happened.
Except, it didn't.
Officials declared that there was one second remaining on the game clock when Davis, who jumped from out of bounds, touched the football. Hours after the play was over, the Big Ten issued a statement explaining the decision and showing a video of the game clock synced to an angle of the play where you can't conclusively see exactly when Davis touched the football. However, it is clear from that footage that the Big Ten's official clock was still showing 0:01 after the ball made contact with Davis.
#play #clock #hail
16 days ago
On the NBC broadcast, it looked like Michigan's Hail Mary attempt against Western Michigan resulted in an incompletion and the clock hitting zero. However, after review, a second was added back on the clock, and Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan on the Wolverines' second Hail Mary attempt to win the game 13-12.
After the game, Western Michigan head coach Lance Taylor shared his perspective. Taylor thought the game was won.
"I know when I looked up at the clock, it was past zeros before we touched it," Taylor said. "I knew that they would review it; it was the last play of the game. Because we defended it so well, I wasn't worried or concerned about our guys going out and defending it a second time. Unfortunately, we did not defend it as well the second time."
After Taylor's comments, the Big Ten released a statement and video explaining the decision to put a second back on, which allowed for a final play.
The commissioner of the MAC then released a statement that agreed with the Big Ten's explanation.
#western
After the game, Western Michigan head coach Lance Taylor shared his perspective. Taylor thought the game was won.
"I know when I looked up at the clock, it was past zeros before we touched it," Taylor said. "I knew that they would review it; it was the last play of the game. Because we defended it so well, I wasn't worried or concerned about our guys going out and defending it a second time. Unfortunately, we did not defend it as well the second time."
After Taylor's comments, the Big Ten released a statement and video explaining the decision to put a second back on, which allowed for a final play.
The commissioner of the MAC then released a statement that agreed with the Big Ten's explanation.
#western
16 days ago
We all celebrate the beginning of a new college football season because, no matter what kind of nonsense is happening off the field, we believe that once the competition begins it will unfold the way it always has.
Let the best team win.
That didn't happen in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Saturday night. Not even close. Instead, the decision to give Michigan an extra second against Western Michigan — when the live video showed the clock expired and Bryce Underwood's Hail Mary pass still in the air — could turn into one of the biggest on-field scandals in college football history.
Welcome to another year of the Misery Index, a weekly feature where Yahoo Sports takes the temperature of college football fan bases that, as college football fan bases tend to do, react badly to losses, or sometimes even wins.
But unfortunately, the 2026 season must start with a story that should make all of us miserable.
#Football #michigan #bases #saturday
Let the best team win.
That didn't happen in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Saturday night. Not even close. Instead, the decision to give Michigan an extra second against Western Michigan — when the live video showed the clock expired and Bryce Underwood's Hail Mary pass still in the air — could turn into one of the biggest on-field scandals in college football history.
Welcome to another year of the Misery Index, a weekly feature where Yahoo Sports takes the temperature of college football fan bases that, as college football fan bases tend to do, react badly to losses, or sometimes even wins.
But unfortunately, the 2026 season must start with a story that should make all of us miserable.
#Football #michigan #bases #saturday
17 days ago
It's not often that fans of college football's all-time winningest program rush the field to celebrate a one-point win over a team from the Mid-American Conference.
Then again, there was nothing remotely normal about the way that Michigan beat Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 5.
The No. 16 Wolverines looked to be on the losing end of a monumental upset, with a Bryce Underwood Hail Mary going out of the back of the end zone to seal a 12-7 loss to Western Michigan. After a video review, though, game officials added one second back on the clock.
REQUIRED READING: WMU robbed? Officials add 1 second as Michigan Hail Mary helps Wolverines win
Michigan made the most of the second chance, with Underwood heaving a 47-yard pass that ended up in the hands of teammate JJ Buchanan in the end zone to give the Wolverines a stunning and equally controversial 13-12 victory over the Broncos.
#wolverines #back #zone
Then again, there was nothing remotely normal about the way that Michigan beat Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 5.
The No. 16 Wolverines looked to be on the losing end of a monumental upset, with a Bryce Underwood Hail Mary going out of the back of the end zone to seal a 12-7 loss to Western Michigan. After a video review, though, game officials added one second back on the clock.
REQUIRED READING: WMU robbed? Officials add 1 second as Michigan Hail Mary helps Wolverines win
Michigan made the most of the second chance, with Underwood heaving a 47-yard pass that ended up in the hands of teammate JJ Buchanan in the end zone to give the Wolverines a stunning and equally controversial 13-12 victory over the Broncos.
#wolverines #back #zone
17 days ago
Michigan's fans are facing criticism for their reaction to a controversial win against Western Michigan on Saturday.
The Wolverines pulled off a miracle win on the final play, with Bryce Underwood heaving a Hail Mary pass one play after the game clock appeared to expire. Michigan won 13-12 against the MAC opponent, prompting fans to rush the field — an action that drew resounding criticism.
Michigan had struggled throughout the game, scoring just 7 points before their final drive ended in a controversial touchdown. The game initially appeared over when Underwood threw a Hail Mary attempt through the back on the end zone, but referees put 1 second back on the clock after ruling that it touched a Western Michigan defender who was out of bounds.
Underwood scrambled before heaving to the end zone, where JJ Buchanan came down with the ball.
Michigan's fans stormed onto the field after the win, which the ESPN broadcast called out and many fans online criticized. The Wolverines came into the game as 27.5-point favorites and trailed for much of the game before winning on the game's final play.
#underwood #final #hail
The Wolverines pulled off a miracle win on the final play, with Bryce Underwood heaving a Hail Mary pass one play after the game clock appeared to expire. Michigan won 13-12 against the MAC opponent, prompting fans to rush the field — an action that drew resounding criticism.
Michigan had struggled throughout the game, scoring just 7 points before their final drive ended in a controversial touchdown. The game initially appeared over when Underwood threw a Hail Mary attempt through the back on the end zone, but referees put 1 second back on the clock after ruling that it touched a Western Michigan defender who was out of bounds.
Underwood scrambled before heaving to the end zone, where JJ Buchanan came down with the ball.
Michigan's fans stormed onto the field after the win, which the ESPN broadcast called out and many fans online criticized. The Wolverines came into the game as 27.5-point favorites and trailed for much of the game before winning on the game's final play.
#underwood #final #hail
17 days ago
The play after the controversy in the Western Michigan-Michigan game on Saturday gave the Wolverines a miracle victory in the Big House.
Bryce Underwood threw a long pass that Utah transfer JJ Buchanan somehow corraled as time expired to give the Wolverines a 13-12 victory.
A look at Buchanan's catch for the 47-yard TD.
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Sequence of JJ Buchanan's Michigan Miracle touchdown catch
#miracle #catch #House #underwood
Bryce Underwood threw a long pass that Utah transfer JJ Buchanan somehow corraled as time expired to give the Wolverines a 13-12 victory.
A look at Buchanan's catch for the 47-yard TD.
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Sequence of JJ Buchanan's Michigan Miracle touchdown catch
#miracle #catch #House #underwood
17 days ago
The Big Ten issued a statement regarding the controversial finish of the Western Michigan-Michigan game in Ann Arbor on Saturday.
The conference said after reviewing replays, there was a second left on the clock when a Western Michigan player, No. 18 Micah Davis, touched the Bryce Underwood Hail Mary after stepping out of bounds in the back of the end zone.
Once the ball was touched by a player who was out of bounds, it was dead.
That was the explanation for how a second was put back on the clock, setting up the Underwood pass caught by JJ Buchanan to give the Wolverines a 13-12 victory, avoiding a massive upset.
Micah Davis is a safety from Dexter, Michigan, who spent two seasons with the Wolverines before transferring to the Broncos.
#touched
The conference said after reviewing replays, there was a second left on the clock when a Western Michigan player, No. 18 Micah Davis, touched the Bryce Underwood Hail Mary after stepping out of bounds in the back of the end zone.
Once the ball was touched by a player who was out of bounds, it was dead.
That was the explanation for how a second was put back on the clock, setting up the Underwood pass caught by JJ Buchanan to give the Wolverines a 13-12 victory, avoiding a massive upset.
Micah Davis is a safety from Dexter, Michigan, who spent two seasons with the Wolverines before transferring to the Broncos.
#touched
17 days ago
Western Michigan football likely has some beef with Michigan – and the refs.
The Wolverines won 13-12 over the Broncos at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 9, on a last-second Hail Mary pass from quarterback Bryce Underwood to receiver JJ Buchanan. The game had appeared to be over one play before when Underwood's previous Hail Mary attempt sailed out of the end zone with the game clock appearing to have expired, but the officials put one second left on the clock, giving the Wolverines their opportunity to win.
The decision immediately came under scrutiny, with NBC rules ****** yst Terry McAauley questioning how the call was made.
"Our in-set clock is in-synch, is the actual stadium clock, the ball isn't even close to touching a player when it goes to zero," McAauley said. "Now their system, their Hawk-eye system, apparently either had a different synch or whatever and they came up with 1 second when it touched the players. I don't see how that happened, ****** uming our clock is correct."
But if this was found to be the wrong call, can it be reversed?
#clock #second
The Wolverines won 13-12 over the Broncos at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 9, on a last-second Hail Mary pass from quarterback Bryce Underwood to receiver JJ Buchanan. The game had appeared to be over one play before when Underwood's previous Hail Mary attempt sailed out of the end zone with the game clock appearing to have expired, but the officials put one second left on the clock, giving the Wolverines their opportunity to win.
The decision immediately came under scrutiny, with NBC rules ****** yst Terry McAauley questioning how the call was made.
"Our in-set clock is in-synch, is the actual stadium clock, the ball isn't even close to touching a player when it goes to zero," McAauley said. "Now their system, their Hawk-eye system, apparently either had a different synch or whatever and they came up with 1 second when it touched the players. I don't see how that happened, ****** uming our clock is correct."
But if this was found to be the wrong call, can it be reversed?
#clock #second
17 days ago
Western Michigan football likely has some beef with Michigan – and the refs.
The Wolverines won 13-12 over the Broncos at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 9, on a last-second Hail Mary pass from quarterback Bryce Underwood to receiver JJ Buchanan. The game had appeared to be over one play before when Underwood's previous Hail Mary attempt sailed out of the end zone with the game clock appearing to have expired, but the officials put one second left on the clock, giving the Wolverines their opportunity to win.
The decision immediately came under scrutiny, with NBC rules ***** yst Terry McAauley questioning how the call was made.
"Our in-set clock is in-synch, is the actual stadium clock, the ball isn't even close to touching a player when it goes to zero," McAauley said. "Now their system, their Hawk-eye system, apparently either had a different synch or whatever and they came up with 1 second when it touched the players. I don't see how that happened, ***** uming our clock is correct."
But if this was found to be the wrong call, can it be reversed?
#clock
The Wolverines won 13-12 over the Broncos at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 9, on a last-second Hail Mary pass from quarterback Bryce Underwood to receiver JJ Buchanan. The game had appeared to be over one play before when Underwood's previous Hail Mary attempt sailed out of the end zone with the game clock appearing to have expired, but the officials put one second left on the clock, giving the Wolverines their opportunity to win.
The decision immediately came under scrutiny, with NBC rules ***** yst Terry McAauley questioning how the call was made.
"Our in-set clock is in-synch, is the actual stadium clock, the ball isn't even close to touching a player when it goes to zero," McAauley said. "Now their system, their Hawk-eye system, apparently either had a different synch or whatever and they came up with 1 second when it touched the players. I don't see how that happened, ***** uming our clock is correct."
But if this was found to be the wrong call, can it be reversed?
#clock
