Western Michigan Football Loses 13-12 to Michigan in Dramatic Last-Second Finish
Western michigan. Football came within seconds of one of the biggest upsets of the college football season, but Michigan escaped with a dramatic 13-12 victory in Ann Arbor. The September 5, 2026 game between Western Michigan and No. 16 Michigan ended with a stunning and controversial final sequence that quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the college football weekend. Michigan 13, Western Michigan 12 Western Michigan played a strong game and entered the final moments with a 12-7 lead. Michigan had one final chance to score, and the first Hail Mary attempt appeared to end the game. However, officials reviewed the play and determined that one second remained on the clock. That gave Michigan one more opportunity. On the final play, Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood connected with JJ Buchanan on a 47-yard Hail Mary touchdown to give Michigan the 13-12 victory. The dramatic ending left Western Michigan just short of a memorable upset. Western Michigan Took Contro...