Newsman Says Michigan Beat Michigan State While Reporting Outside the Big House
Anybody who turned off the Michigan State-Michigan game a minute or two early probably thought the Wolverines had wrapped up a win.
But as we saw, the game isn't over until the final whistle blows.
Michigan State pulled out an unbelievable 27-23 victory when Michigan punter Blake O'Neill was unable to handle a long snap and fumbled at his own 38-yard line on the final play of the game. The Spartans' Jalen Watts-Jackson was in position to grab the football and run to the end zone for a walk-off touchdown.
It was as stunning a finish as you will ever see.
That wild ending led to an unfortunate moment for one Michigan reporter. After the game, Jamal Spencer of Grand Rapids' WZZM 13 was reporting from outside the Big House. On live TV, Spencer said the Wolverines had beaten the Spartans—which, of course, they had not.
To his credit, Spencer—a Michigan State alum—owned up to his mistake:
It was an embarrassing error, no doubt. However, mistakes happen. Spencer took responsibility for his, and WZZM 13 even acknowledged the error. Now, everyone involved can chalk it up as a learning experience.
