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Danielson calls Western Michigan 'undefeated' after controversial Michigan loss

Boise State's coach argues WMU should be 0-0 in record books despite the official loss to Michigan.

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What to know

  • Western Michigan's official record shows a 13-12 loss to Michigan in Week 1, but the FBS oversight committee acknowledged the final-second clock restart that allowed Michigan's winning TD violated clock rules.
  • Boise State coach Spencer Danielson publicly declared WMU 'undefeated' and stated they 'absolutely beat Michigan,' calling their defense elite.
  • Danielson's statement also enhances Boise State's playoff profile by making an upcoming opponent appear stronger on a resume—facing an 'undefeated' team looks better than a 1–1 MAC team.

“This is a stingy defense now. I saw a little bit of what happened with the Michigan-Western Michigan game early on. When I went back and studied this, unbelievable. They're an undefeated football team.”

Spencer Danielson, Boise State head coach · Awful Announcing ↗

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Danielson calls Western Michigan 'undefeated' after controversial Michigan loss
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    Analysts note Danielson's statement also serves playoff positioning strategy

    Coverage notes that while Danielson's praise of Western Michigan may reflect genuine belief, it also benefits Boise State's playoff bid; facing a team viewed as undefeated looks stronger on a resume than facing a 1–1 MAC team. The selection committee can interpret games in their own way regardless of official records.

    “They're an undefeated football team. Period. End of story… You watch that game; they absolutely beat Michigan, at Michigan. And that's not hype. That is what happened.”
    — Spencer Danielson, Boise State head coach · source

    • Boise State's Danielson says Western Michigan 'undefeated' https://www. espn.com/college-football/stor y/_/id/50005732/boise-state-danielson-says-western-michigan-undefeated?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into College Football @ college-football-espn

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    Danielson calls Western Michigan undefeated despite official loss

    Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson told reporters that Western Michigan should be considered an undefeated team, dismissing the official record and praising their defense for holding Michigan to six points. He stated the team 'absolutely beat Michigan at Michigan' and tipped his hat to coach Taylor and the staff.

    1. 4 outlets Boise State coach Spencer Danielson says Western Michigan is ‘undefeated’ ahead of matchup

      first by Awful Announcing, 2d ago · also ESPN, Yahoo Sports, Newsweek

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    2. 1 outlet Spencer Danielson makes bold claim about Western Michigan's controversial loss to Michigan

      first by Sports Illustrated, 2d ago

  3. background

    Michigan defeats Western Michigan 13-12 in contested final second — Western Michigan led after a pass went through the back of the end zone with the clock showing zeroes, but officials put one second back on the clock, allowing Michigan to score the winning touchdown. The FBS oversight committee later confirmed the clock rules were not correctly followed.