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Michigan Wins on Replay-Restored Second as Hail Mary Decides Whittingham's Debut

The restored one second that allowed Bryce Underwood's 47-yard Hail Mary draws dispute, leaving Michigan with questions about its offense before its game with Oklahoma.

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Sep 4, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah (10) and wide receiver Malachi Toney (1) on the field after defeating the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Michigan beat Western Michigan 13-12 after officials restored one second on the clock following an initial zero on the stadium display, and Bryce Underwood completed a 47-yard Hail Mary to JJ Buchanan for the winning touchdown.
  • The Wolverines struggled for much of the game with turnovers, an interception, a sack and a stalled running game that left the offense bogged down despite an early touchdown.
  • Western Michigan led late on three long field goals by Dieter Kelly and finished a 20-play, clock-consuming drive that set up the Broncos' 12-9 advantage before Michigan's final possession.
  • Kyle Whittingham preserved a 1-0 start in his Michigan debut on Saturday, but the replay ruling drew visible protest from Whittingham and Western Michigan's coach while thousands of fans stormed the field in celebration.
  • The disputed finish has prompted immediate scrutiny of timekeeping and replay procedures and shifts focus to Michigan's Week 2 meeting with Oklahoma, where the program will need clearer offense and cleaner execution.