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Michigan stuns Western Michigan on Hail Mary after clock controversy
Despite replays showing the clock hitting zero, Michigan was given a second chance at a Hail Mary and got it on a 47-yard touchdown pass that lifted the Wolverines over Western Michigan 13-12 on Saturday.

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Western Michigan appealing last-second Hail Mary loss to Michigan
MAC files appeal to reverse Saturday’s Western Michigan-Michigan winner
MAC appealing Michigan-Western Michigan result after 'further study'
The Mid-American Conference has reversed course and will appeal the result of the Michigan-Western Michigan game that ended in a 13-12 Wolverines victory in a controversial second Hail Mary attempt.

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NCAA weighs in on MAC wanting controversial Michigan-WMU outcome reversed
Big Ten conference doubles down on Michigan-WMU decision after MAC's appeal
MAC appeals result of Michigan-Western Michigan game that ended in controversy
Western Michigan University President Russ Kavalhuna called the appeal an important action and thanked those for the outpouring of support for the school.

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Michigan clock controversy escalates as MAC appeals to erase Hail Mary victory over WMU, alleging refs broke replay protocol
Michigan football news: Dave Portnoy calls out MAC Commissioner after WMU appeal decision

No. 16 Michigan converts 2nd-chance Hail Mary to avoid massive upset with 13-12 win over Western Michigan

Bryce Underwood connected with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass as time expired to lift No. 16 Michigan over Western Michigan 13-12 on Saturday.

Michigan wins on second Hail Mary pass in controversial ending to avoid brutal upset

What a start to the Kyle Whittingham era in Ann Arbor. Held to just seven points for the first 59 minutes and 59 seconds against Western Michigan on Saturday, the Wolverines came up with a miracle, perhaps with some help from the clock.

Western Michigan robbed of upset on Wolverines' Hail Mary | Reactions

The Western Michigan Broncos got a raw deal, losing to Michigan in very controversial fashion in Ann Arbor after one second was added to the clock.
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Oklahoma coach Brent Venables: Sooners still expect Michigan to be formidable after its Hail Mary escape

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables isn't buying the negative talk about Michigan, despite the Wolverines needing a Hail Mary to beat Western Michigan last Saturday.

Western Michigan coach says clock ‘was past zeros’ on Michigan’s Hail Mary

The Western Michigan Broncos thought they had pulled off one of the biggest upsets in college football history on Saturday night against the No. 16 Michigan Wolverines.However, after knocking down a Hail Mary attempt from Michigan in the back of the end zone while holding a 12-7 lead,

Group of 6 power rankings: Western Michigan vaults onto list after controversial loss

Western Michigan and Tulsa are newcomers on USA TODAY's weekly Group of Six power rankings. Here's a look at the list before Week 2: