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No. 16 Michigan catches second-chance Hail Mary, survives scare vs WMU
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Key Points:
- Bryce Underwood threw a game-winning 47-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan as time expired, lifting No. 16 Michigan to a 13-12 victory over Western Michigan.
- Officials initially ruled the game over but overturned the call after a review showed one second remained on the clock when the ball was touched by a Western Michigan defender.
- Western Michigan, a significant underdog, nearly achieved a historic upset by leading late and forcing multiple turnovers, including a late fumble by Underwood.
- The Big Ten confirmed the review's accuracy, citing a rule that stops the clock when a defender touches the ball from an out-of-bounds position with time remaining.
- Western Michigan will next host Monmouth, while Michigan prepares to face No. 10 Oklahoma in their upcoming games.
