Michigan overcomes Western Michigan on final play before facing Oklahoma
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 7:01 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Michigan secured a 13-12 victory over Western Michigan on Saturday night following a game-winning Hail Mary pass from Bryce Underwood to J.J. Buchanan. The play occurred after officials restored one second to the clock during the final moments of the contest. Michigan entered the matchup as a 27-point favorite but turned the ball over three times during the game. Despite the narrow margin, the team looks ahead to its next opponent, Oklahoma, which is scheduled to visit Michigan Stadium on September 12. Oklahoma enters the matchup following a 51-0 win against UTEP to open its season. The upcoming game serves as a test for Michigan after its struggle against Western Michigan.
- •Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 on a last-second Hail Mary pass.
- •Bryce Underwood threw the winning touchdown to J.J. Buchanan.
- •Michigan committed three turnovers during the contest.
- •Oklahoma travels to Michigan Stadium on September 12 for the next game.
- •Oklahoma opened its season with a 51-0 win over UTEP.
- 7:01 AMYahoo Sports — Dave Portnoy Sends Defiant Oklahoma Message After Michigan’s Wild Escape
"Dave Portnoy needed only a few seconds to go from relief to complete confidence in Michigan.The Barstool Sports founder erupted after Bryce Underwood connected with J.J. Buchanan on a game-winning Hail Mary to give Michigan a stunning 13-12 victory over Western Michigan on Saturday night. The Wolverines needed officials to restore one second to the […] The post Dave Portnoy Sends Defiant Oklahoma Message After Michigan’s Wild Escape appeared first on HEAVY.
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