Michigan Hail Mary TD after 1 second added has fans claiming WMU was robbed
Michigan defeated Western Michigan with a last-second Hail Mary touchdown after officials added one second to the clock. The decision sparked controversy among fans and observers, though the MAC later confirmed the officiating call was correct based on video evidence.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing debate over officiating accuracy and the impact of replay technology in high-stakes college football games.
Hear this story The college football world is stunned at what unfolded in Ann Arbor .
Michigan struggled mightily against Western Michigan and the Broncos were on the verge of a major upset Saturday night, and it looked like it happened when the clock struck zero and the Broncos secured a 12-7 victory. However, the officials ruled there was still time on the clock, granting the Wolverines one last chance.
It did so, with Bryce Underwood connecting with JJ Buchanan on a 41-yard Hail Mary touchdown in a miracle finish for the Wolverines.
While there was plenty of jubilation for Michigan and no doubt the touchdown counted, many people questioned if the play should have happened in the first place, given it seemed like Michigan ran out of time when it tried a Hail Mary the first time.
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