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Michigan defeated Western Michigan on a last-second touchdown pass after the Big Ten's replay process added a second back to the clock, a decision that proved decisive. Western Michigan president Russ Kavalhuna publicly criticized the conference's replay procedures afterward, calling the outcome unfair and reigniting debate over replay review protocols. In the aftermath, Michigan coach addressed other storylines from the game, giving quarterback Bryce Underwood only tepid support as the starter after Underwood struggled in the narrow win. The coach said Monday that Underwood would remain QB1 despite the shaky season-opening performance, adding another layer of scrutiny to a game already under fire for its controversial finish.