{
  "id": 5909635,
  "title": "No. 16 Michigan escapes an ‘epic loss’ thanks to a disputed replay and a second-chance Hail Mary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/no-16-michigan-escapes-an-epic-loss-thanks-to-a-disputed-replay-and-a",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T04:51:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/05/no-16-michigan-escapes-an-epic-loss-thanks-to-a-disputed-replay-and-a-second-chance-hail-mary"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — In a close game, No. 16 Michigan secured a 13-12 victory over Western Michigan following a disputed replay and a critical second-chance Hail Mary touchdown. Bryce Underwood's initial pass was ruled out of bounds, leaving the Wolverines to believe the game was over. However, JJ Buchanan capitalized on the disputed replay, catching Underwood's 47-yard throw for the go-ahead score. Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham, making his debut, described the game as \"flirting with disaster\" before the final touchdown. The Wolverines had to weather flashbacks to a 2007 loss to Appalachian State, where they were favored by 27 1/2 points before the upset. Defensive end Dom Nichols expressed his stomach-churning feelings about the game, while Underwood admitted it was \"a blessing\" to have the replay show his Hail Mary touchdown. Michigan now faces a challenging home game against No. 10 Oklahoma next week, with Whittingham emphasizing the need for improvement.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "No. 16 Michigan wins 13-12 against Western Michigan",
    "Disputed replay and Hail Mary touchdown secure victory",
    "Michigan faces Oklahoma in challenging home game"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The disputed replay and Hail Mary touchdown salvaged Michigan's game, sparking relief and highlighting the need for improvement ahead of a tough matchup against No. 10 Oklahoma.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "No. 16 Michigan escapes an ‘epic loss’ thanks to a disputed replay and a second-chance Hail Mary",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/no-16-michigan-escapes-an-epic-loss-thanks-to-a-disputed-replay-and-a-5923558",
        "published": "2026-09-06T05:53:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}