Michigan's controversial victory over Western Michigan on Saturday, after they were given one last second on the clock and another chance at a Hail Mary, wasn't devoid of repercussions.

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables isn't buying the negative talk about Michigan, despite the Wolverines needing a Hail Mary to beat Western Michigan last Saturday.

JJ Buchanan says establishing a run game against the Sooners will be critical. "That's a big part of us," the Utah transfer said Monday night on the "Inside Michigan Football" radio show.

LSU jumped back into the top 10 in the first Associated Press Top 25 college football poll of the regular season on Tuesday, Oregon slipped out of the top five and Michigan fell out of the rankings altogether after it needed a second-chance Hail Mary try at home to beat Western Michigan.

Kyle Whittingham debuts as Michigan head coach against Western Michigan in the 2026 season opener at The Big House.

Western Michigan leadership accepted the Big Ten replay ruling that led to Michigan's walk-off touchdown, choosing to move forward rather than fight a controversial finish

The Big Ten released a video late Saturday night showing there was a second remaining on the game clock on Michigan's first Hail Mary attempt.

ANN ARBOR – It took a last-second Hail Mary for Michigan football to record their first win under Kyle Whittingham, defeating Western Michigan 13-12 Saturday night. After a scripted 75-yard opening drive ended with quarterback Bryce Underwood leaping over the pile for a touchdown,