Michigan Beats WMU On Hail Mary
No. 16 Michigan survived Western Michigan after a disputed replay and Hail Mary.
September 6, 2026 · Updated Sep 6, 6:13pm ET
CNNMichigan’s controversial win adds to the nagging feeling that college football just isn’t fair
NewsweekMichigan criticized for behavior after last-second win over Western Michigan
Breitbart NewsBig Ten Releases Statement on Controversial Hail Mary Finish in Michigan Game
Associated PressNo. 16 Michigan escapes an 'epic loss' thanks to a disputed replay and a second-chance Hail Mary
TownhallYeah, About That Michigan Game Last Night...
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What happened
No. 16 Michigan beat Western MichiganWestern Michigan Universitypublic university located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States 13-12 after officials restored one second to the clock and Bryce Underwood
Bryce UnderwoodAmerican football quarterback threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to JJ BuchananJJ BuchananAmerican football tight end on the second-chance final snap. Michigan’s previous Hail Mary had sailed incomplete with the television clock at 0:00, but the Big TenBig Ten ConferenceAmerican collegiate athletics conference said its officials determined one second remained. Western Michigan had led 12-7 and forced three turnovers against a Michigan team favored by 27.5 points. The ruling drew criticism from Western Michigan’s coach and fans, and the Big Ten issued a statement explaining the clock decision.
