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Michigan football stuns WMU with miracle Hail Mary after game seemed over
Detroit Free Press • • general
Key Points:
- Michigan football narrowly escaped an upset by Western Michigan with a last-second Hail Mary touchdown pass from Bryce Underwood to JJ Buchanan, resulting in a 13-12 victory after a replay review added one second back to the clock.
- Western Michigan dominated many statistical categories, including rushing yards, time of possession, and fewer penalties, but Michigan's defense held firm, preventing any touchdowns and ultimately securing the win.
- Dom Nichols stood out defensively for Michigan with 9 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss, consistently pressuring Western Michigan's quarterback and disrupting their drives.
- Michigan's offense struggled with turnovers and penalties, including a critical interception and multiple illegal formation calls, highlighting ongoing discipline issues under coach Kyle Whittingham.
- Michigan's next game is a home rematch against No. 9 Oklahoma on September 12, followed by matchups against UTEP, Iowa, and Minnesota as part of their challenging early-season schedule.
