Why Western Michigan Won't Appeal Loss to Michigan Despite Clock Controversy

An improbable, last-second 13-12 Michigan win sparked a major debate after replay officials added one second to the clock for a final play.
The Big Ten, the MAC and NBC defended the call — replay showed the ball contacted a player who was out of bounds before time expired and broadcast clocks can differ from the official game clock.
Western Michigan’s president and coach accepted the explanation, declined to pursue a formal protest, and praised the team’s effort.