Terry McAulay Doesn't Believe Kyle Whittingham's Extra Second
from Menace2Sports with Zach Smith Hosted by Zach Smith
Kyle Whittingham's first game as Michigan's head coach ended in one of the most controversial finishes of the young 2026 season — and NBC's own rules analyst isn't buying the explanation. Michigan beat Western Michigan 13-12 on a 47-yard Hail Mary from Bryce Underwood to J.J. Buchanan, but only after officials put one second back on the clock following a review. NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay questioned the decision live on air, saying the ball was "not even close to touching a player when it goes to zero" and that he couldn't explain the discrepancy between the broadcast clock and the officials' ruling. The Big Ten later released synced stadium-clock footage defending the call, but the controversy hasn't gone away. In this video, we break down: - Terry McAulay's full comments questioning the officiating decision - What actually happened on the game's final sequence - The Big Ten's explanation and synced clock footage response - Reaction from Western Michigan's coaching staff and players - What this means for Kyle Whittingham's debut and Michigan's season going forward Was Michigan gifted a win in Kyle Whittingham's first game, or did the officials get it right? Let us know in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for more college football news and officiating controversy breakdowns all season long. #Michigan #KyleWhittingham #TerryMcAulay #CollegeFootball #WesternMichigan #BigTen #BryceUnderwood
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