Michigan Clock Controversy Explained: Did The Big Ten Get It Right?

The Big Ten replay center is under fire after a wild, second-chance Hail Mary finish in the Michigan vs. Western Michigan game. In this episode of The Audible, presented by Trader Joe’s, Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph D. Russo break down exactly what happened with the game clock, what should have happened, and why there isn’t actually a "secret second clock" hidden in the replay booth.

Plus, the guys recap an action-packed Week 1—including Ole Miss outlasting Louisville in a Nashville thriller and Notre Dame dominating Wisconsin to open the 2026 season. Finally, we look ahead to massive Week 2 matchups, making picks for No. 1 Ohio State at No. 5 Texas, No. 10 Oklahoma at No. 16 Michigan, and our favorite underdogs of the week!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:28 - Explaining Michigan vs Western Michigan clock controversy

12:45 - Bryce Underwood’s job security

15:07 - Ole Miss outlasts Louisville

20:23 - Notre Dame dominates Wisconsin

30:08 - Ohio State at Texas

34:33 - Oklahoma at Michigan

37:32 - Iowa State at Iowa

39:18 - Alabama at Kentucky