Big Ten attempts to explain officiating review in Michigan's controversial Hail Mary win over WMU

The University of Michigan secured a controversial Hail Mary victory over Western Michigan University (WMU) early in the 2026 college football season, prompting a game-clock dispute. The Big Ten Conference subsequently attempted to explain the officiating review process surrounding the contentious final play. The incident, reported on September 6, 2026, by Yahoo Sports senior college football reporter Ross Dellenger, marked the first major officiating controversy of the 2026 season.