Michigan, Hail Mary
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The Mid-American Conference (MAC) formally asked the NCAA to overturn the result of Saturday’s Michigan vs. Western Michigan football game, which ended on a last-second Hail Mary touchdown pass, handing the Wolverines a victory after the officials put a second back on the clock.
Bryce Underwood connected with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass as time expired to lift No. 16 Michigan over Western Michigan 13-12 on Saturday.
It looked like Western Michigan won the game until a review put one second left on the clock, giving Michigan one last chance at a Hail Mary. Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood dropped back to pass and unleashed a prayer that was answered by JJ Buchanan. He caught the ball, giving Michigan the 13-12 win.
What a start to the Kyle Whittingham era in Ann Arbor. Held to just seven points for the first 59 minutes and 59 seconds against Western Michigan on Saturday, the Wolverines came up with a miracle, perhaps with some help from the clock.
The Western Michigan Broncos got a raw deal, losing to Michigan in very controversial fashion in Ann Arbor after one second was added to the clock.
Bryce Underwood converted with a second chance on a Hail Mary, connecting with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass that lifted No. 16 Michigan over Western Michigan 13-12.
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.
The Western Michigan Broncos thought they had pulled off one of the biggest upsets in college football history on Saturday night against the No. 16 Michigan Wolverines.However, after knocking down a Hail Mary attempt from Michigan in the back of the end zone while holding a 12-7 lead,
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