Michigan football stuns WMU with miracle Hail Mary after game seemed over
Michigan football opened its 2026 season with a stunning Hail Mary to beat Western Michigan. Here's who stood out.
In a shocking turn of events, Michigan football pulled off a miraculous victory over Western Michigan University, securing a 13-12 win in their first game as coach Kyle Whittingham at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, September 5. The Wolverines avoided their second loss to a Mid-American Conference opponent, following a 13-10 defeat to Toledo on October 11, 2008.
With the game seemingly over after a failed Hail Mary attempt, a replay revealed that 1 second remained on the clock, giving Michigan a chance to win. Quarterback Bryce Underwood connected with receiver JJ Buchanon for the decisive score as time expired. Despite their promising offensive performance in the first drive, Michigan struggled with mistakes, penalties, and defensive pressure from Western Michigan throughout the remainder of the game.
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