No. 16 Michigan escapes an ‘epic loss’ thanks to a disputed replay and a second-chance Hail Mary
Summary
Michigan won a close football game against Western Michigan thanks to a last-second touchdown catch after a replay review gave them a second chance. The officials ruled that one second remained on the game clock because a Western Michigan player touched the ball while out of bounds, allowing Michigan’s winning play.Key Facts
- Michigan was ranked No. 16 and played Western Michigan on September 5, 2026.
- The Michigan quarterback, Bryce Underwood, threw a pass that initially appeared to go out of bounds as time expired.
- Replay officials reviewed the play and determined one second was left on the clock.
- A Western Michigan player touched the ball while starting his jump from out of bounds, stopping the clock.
- Michigan’s wide receiver JJ Buchanan caught the winning 47-yard touchdown pass on the second chance.
- The final score was 13-12 in favor of Michigan.
- The replay decision and explanation were confirmed by the Big Ten conference and the Mid-American Conference commissioner.
- This win was in the first game for Michigan’s coach Kyle Whittingham.
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