NBC Says 1 Second in Michigan Win Came From Big Ten Clock, Not Broadcast Feed
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Updated · USA TODAY · Sep 6
NBC Says 1 Second in Michigan Win Came From Big Ten Clock, Not Broadcast Feed
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Sep 6
Summary
John Fanta said NBC's on-screen clock was not the official time source after Michigan's 13-12 win over Western Michigan turned on officials restoring 1 second before a final Hail Mary.
Big Ten officials said the NBC broadcast clock and the conference's replay-center clock were out of sync, and replay staff used a direct stadium-clock shot alongside the play to make the ruling.
Bryce Underwood then hit JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown as time expired, delivering a potentially season-saving Michigan win after the first Hail Mary flew out the back of the end zone.
Terry McAuley said an out-of-sync clock was the only explanation for adding time, while NBC and the Big Ten released video and audio to defend a process whose technical differences remain unclear.