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Texas' Steve Sarkisian 'Shocked' Michigan Fans Stormed Field After Controversial WMU Win
Bleacher Report • • general
Key Points:
- Texas coach Steve Sarkisian expressed surprise that Michigan fans stormed the field after their narrow Week 1 win over Western Michigan.
- Michigan appeared to have lost the game when a last-second Hail Mary pass fell incomplete, but an official review added one second back to the clock.
- On the renewed play, Michigan's Bryce Underwood completed a touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan, securing a dramatic victory.
- The celebration was intense despite Michigan being a heavy 27.5-point favorite and barely escaping an upset by an in-state MAC opponent.
- Sarkisian and others noted that such a reaction is unusual given the circumstances, as the win was far from a dominant performance.
