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Michigan Wins After One‑Second Replay Allows Hail Mary to Beat Western Michigan

The replay review that added one second raised immediate questions about replay timing procedures, league video feeds, officials' decision-making.

Overview

  • Michigan secured a 13-12 victory when Bryce Underwood threw a 47-yard Hail Mary to JJ Buchanan after officials restored one second on review Saturday.
  • The replay decision that put time back on the clock is widely criticized by commentators and rules analysts who say TV replays showed the clock at zero.
  • Michigan’s offense struggled for most of the game, with Underwood’s timing and footwork uneven and the run game failing to get traction.
  • Kyle Whittingham’s debut as Michigan head coach ended in a win that preserved the program’s near-perfect record versus MAC opponents and avoided a rare upset for the Broncos.
  • The finish produced a field storm, strong public reaction and calls for the Big Ten or game officials to explain the timing review before Michigan faces Oklahoma next weekend.