Wait just a second: No. 16 Michigan catches second-chance Hail Mary, survives scare vs WMU
Summary
Michigan won a close college football game against Western Michigan with a last-second 47-yard touchdown catch. The winning play happened after officials reviewed the clock and gave Michigan extra time for a second chance at a Hail Mary pass.Key Facts
- Michigan was ranked No. 16 and played Western Michigan on September 5, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
- Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood threw a game-winning 47-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver JJ Buchanan as time expired.
- Officials initially thought the game ended with a Western Michigan victory, but a review showed there was one second left on the clock.
- Western Michigan players had already started celebrating when the officials overturned the call.
- Michigan was heavily favored to win by 27 1/2 points but only won by one point, 13-12.
- Western Michigan scored four field goals and forced three turnovers, including a late fumble by Michigan's quarterback.
- Michigan’s head coach is Kyle Whittingham, and Western Michigan’s head coach is Lance Taylor.
- Western Michigan's president said they would look into whether the controversial call can be reviewed again.
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