Michigan deny minnows Western Michigan with controversial last-second Hail Mary
Summary
Michigan beat Western Michigan 13-12 with a last-second 47-yard touchdown catch on a Hail Mary pass. The game-winning play happened after officials reviewed the clock and found one second left, giving Michigan a second chance to throw the pass.Key Facts
- Michigan was ranked No. 16 and was favored to win by 27.5 points.
- Western Michigan believed they had won when the first Hail Mary pass went out of bounds as time expired.
- Officials reviewed and ruled there was still one second left on the clock.
- Bryce Underwood threw a second Hail Mary to JJ Buchanan, who caught it for the winning touchdown.
- Western Michigan had scored four field goals and forced three turnovers during the game.
- Western Michigan led for the first time in the fourth quarter and nearly pulled off a major upset.
- Western Michigan has never beaten a top 20 team in major college football since the team started playing in 1962.
- Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham made his debut game as coach during this match.
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