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Michigan beats WMU 13-12 after added 1 second

9/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Michigan Wolverines won 13-12 over Western Michigan after officials added one second.
Big Ten said safety Micah Davis touched the ball with one second left despite NBC’s clock showing 0:00.
Michigan paid WMU $1.5 million and entered as a 27.5-point favorite.
WMU president Russ Kavalhuna and coach Lance Taylor contacted the MAC and Big Ten but were told no appeal possible.

History

Historical Context

In 1978, the NCAA game controversy occurred the same year the nation observed DST from April 30 to October 29 under the Uniform Time Act, reflecting ongoing challenges of precise timekeeping that began with the 1883 railroad time zones. Today, Michigan’s Big Ten matchup revives that legacy as the state debates clock-change legislation in 2024.

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Story summary

Michigan Wolverines won 13-12 over Western Michigan after officials added one second.
Big Ten said safety Micah Davis touched the ball with one second left despite NBC’s clock showing 0:00.
Michigan paid WMU $1.5 million and entered as a 27.5-point favorite.
WMU president Russ Kavalhuna and coach Lance Taylor contacted the MAC and Big Ten but were told no appeal possible.

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