Michigan wins on second Hail Mary pass in controversial ending to avoid brutal upset

September 6, 2026 / Sophie Clearwater /

What a start to the Kyle Whittingham era in Ann Arbor.

Held to just seven points for the first 59 minutes and 59 seconds against Western Michigan on Saturday, the Wolverines came up with a miracle, perhaps with some help from the clock.

MICHIGAN DOES THE UNBELIEVABLE ON THE FINAL PLAY OF THE GAME 😱

THEY PUT ONE SECOND BACK ON THE CLOCK AND MICHIGAN CAPITALIZES TO WIN IT!

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— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 6, 2026

After scoring a touchdown on the very first possession of the game, Michigan punted six times and turned the ball over twice while the Broncos orchestrated four scoring drives. They looked to be heading toward the first major upset of the college season when Bryce Underwood’s Hail Mary soared out the back of the end zone as time expired.

WMU players cheered. Michigan players hung their heads.

Michigan wide receiver JJ Buchanan catches for a touchdown against Western Michigan to win the game 13-12 as time expires during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

But after further review, there was another second put on the clock.

Western Michigan quarterback Broc Lowry and Hunter Whitenack watch as Michigan completed the miraculous catch on September 5, 2026. AP Photo/Paul Sancya

Underwood didn’t squander his second chance, collecting with J.J. Buchanan to win what is already sure to be one of the most controversial games of the season.

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