Michigan Stuns Western Michigan on the Most Preposterous Hail Mary
Officials added one second after video review, and Bryce Underwood converted a Hail Mary to lift Michigan to a 13-12 win.
- On Saturday, the Michigan Wolverines defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 13-12 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in a dramatic season opener featuring a controversial final second.
- The Wolverines struggled offensively for much of the contest, trailing 12-7 late in the fourth quarter after Western Michigan kicker Dieter Kelly nailed a 33-yard field goal to give the Broncos their lead.
- Officials reviewed the final play after an incomplete pass appeared to end the game and determined one second remained on the clock, granting Michigan a final opportunity.
- Quarterback Bryce Underwood launched a 47-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver JJ Buchanan in the end zone, securing the win and marking a successful debut for coach Kyle Whittingham.
- Pundits and fans expressed shock at the controversial finish, with The Athletic's Josh Yohe calling it a "criminal ending" and suggesting the NCAA should investigate the officiating decision.
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Given an unlikely second chance at a game-ending Hail Mary, Bryce Underwood connected with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass that lifted No. 16 Michigan over Western Michigan 13-12 on Saturday night.
Michigan stuns Western Michigan on the most preposterous Hail Mary
Michigan fans had their prayers answered by the football gods Saturday against Western Michigan. Michigan trailed 12-7 with a second left in a contest that already had the critics circling, ready to crucify the Wolverines. Quarterback Bryce Underwood, who had looked disappointing for almost the entirety of the 59 minutes and 59 seconds leading up …
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