Michigan defeats Western Michigan 13-12 after controversial game-ending touchdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 4:51 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
No. 16 Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 on Saturday night at Michigan Stadium in coach Kyle Whittingham’s program debut. With zeroes on the clock following a failed Hail Mary attempt, officials placed one second back on the clock, allowing Bryce Underwood a second chance. Underwood connected with JJ Buchanan on a 47-yard touchdown pass to secure the victory. Western Michigan officials are seeking a review of the officiating decision that extended the game. The win marks a difficult start for the Wolverines, who struggled as 33-point favorites and now face a matchup against No. 10 Oklahoma next week. Players expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance, noting that the narrow escape served as an unencouraging start to the season.
- •Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 at Michigan Stadium on Saturday night.
- •A disputed officiating decision returned one second to the clock for a final play.
- •Bryce Underwood threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan to end the game.
- •Western Michigan officials intend to contact the commissioner regarding the replay ruling.
- •Michigan hosts No. 10 Oklahoma in its next game.
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — No. 16 Michigan escapes an 'epic loss' thanks to a disputed replay and a second-chance Hail Mary
"Bryce Underwood watched his pass sail out of bounds, and he thought he knew what that meant for No. 16 Michigan. Given a second chance by a disputed replay decision, Underwood and the Wolverines took advantage. JJ Buchanan pulled in Underwood's 47-yard, second-chance miracle heave for a game-ending, game-winning touchdown, and Michigan escaped with a 13-12 win over the Broncos on Saturday night in coach Kyle Whittingham’s debut.
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