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Officials add 1 second to Michigan’s final win

9/8/2026

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Michigan Beats

Michigan Wolverines beat Western Michigan Broncos 13-12 after officials added one second to the clock.
Big Ten officials added the second after a review showed the ball was out of bounds.
NBC’s broadcast clock displayed zero as the ball hit the ground, conflicting with official timing.
Western Michigan president Russ Kavalhuna said the replay process was not optimal and lacks an appeal.

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Manning Heisman Favorite

Coach Steve Sarkisian warned Texas must avoid playing from behind, a pattern in past Ohio State losses.
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Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin finished fourth in the 2025 Heisman voting with 432 points and eight first-place votes.

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Michigan Beats

Michigan Wolverines beat Western Michigan Broncos 13-12 after officials added one second to the clock.
Big Ten officials added the second after a review showed the ball was out of bounds.
NBC’s broadcast clock displayed zero as the ball hit the ground, conflicting with official timing.
Western Michigan president Russ Kavalhuna said the replay process was not optimal and lacks an appeal.

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