Michigan earns 13-12 victory over Western Michigan with last-second touchdown
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026
No. 16 Michigan avoided an upset in its season opener on September 5, securing a 13-12 victory against Western Michigan at Michigan Stadium. After an apparent incomplete pass ended the game, officials reviewed the play and restored one second to the clock. Quarterback Bryce Underwood capitalized on the final opportunity by connecting with receiver JJ Buchanon for the decisive touchdown. Western Michigan had held a 12-7 lead following three field goals from Dieter Kelly, sustained by a lengthy 20-play scoring drive in the second half. Michigan overcame offensive struggles and a fourth-quarter fumble to move to 1-0 on the season. The Wolverines are scheduled to host No. 9 Oklahoma next Saturday.
- •Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 on a touchdown pass with one second remaining.
- •Officials added one second to the game clock following a review of an incomplete pass.
- •Dieter Kelly kicked three field goals to provide all of Western Michigan's scoring.
- •Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood accounted for both an early rushing touchdown and the final pass.
- •The Wolverines host No. 9 Oklahoma at Michigan Stadium on September 12.
- 3:31 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan fans get second lease on life after Hail Mary: 'Man I love football'
- 3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan fans storm field after miracle Hail Mary TD vs Western Michigan
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan football stuns WMU with miracle Hail Mary after game seemed over
"A miracle in Michigan led to Wolverines fans to storm the field after Kyle Whittingham's team came back to beat Western Michigan in controversial win.
"Social media had mixed reactions to Michigan football's controversial Hail Mary in its win over Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 5.
"Michigan football opened its 2026 season with a stunning Hail Mary to beat Western Michigan. Here's who stood out.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 3:31 AMMichigan fans get second lease on life after Hail Mary: 'Man I love football'
Social media had mixed reactions to Michigan football's controversial Hail Mary in its win over Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 5.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 3:11 AMMichigan fans storm field after miracle Hail Mary TD vs Western Michigan
A miracle in Michigan led to Wolverines fans to storm the field after Kyle Whittingham's team came back to beat Western Michigan in controversial win.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 2:57 AMMichigan football stuns WMU with miracle Hail Mary after game seemed over
Michigan football opened its 2026 season with a stunning Hail Mary to beat Western Michigan. Here's who stood out.
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