2026 Western Michigan vs. Michigan football game

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The 2026 Western Michigan vs. Michigan football game was a regular-season college football game between the Western Michigan Broncos and Michigan Wolverines. It was the season-opening game for both teams played on September 5, 2026, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with Michigan entering ranked No. 16 in both major polls. Following a failed Hail Mary pass by Michigan as time appeared to expire on both the TV clock and stadium clock, Western Michigan led 12–7. However, Big Ten officials, working with Big Ten timekeepers, controversially added one second to the clock, allowing Michigan to try another Hail Mary. Michigan then scored on a second 47-yard Hail Mary pass, from Bryce Underwood to JJ Buchanan, giving the Wolverines a 13–12 victory. The decision to add one second of game time sparked significant debate and backlash from fans and commentators.

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