No. 16 Michigan beats Western Michigan 13-12

Bryce Underwood hits JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown with one second left.

By Beat Chuck / 10 sources / Published September 5, 2026 / Updated September 6, 2026

No. 16 Michigan beat Western Michigan 13-12 on Saturday night in Ann Arbor.
Western Michigan led 12-7 after Dieter Kelly’s fourth field goal, a 33-yarder with 35 seconds left. On the final snap, Bryce Underwood threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan with one second remaining.
Underwood finished 12 of 22 for 170 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and added a 1-yard rushing score. Buchanan caught six passes for 126 yards and the game-winner. Kelly was 4-for-4 on field goals for Western Michigan, including a 52-yarder.
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NBC Sports / Big Ten on NBC: Bryce Underwood, JJ Buchanan recover a WILD play for Michigan
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Big Ten Football: Bryce Underwood connects on a Hail Mary for the win vs. Western Michigan.
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NBC Sports / Big Ten on NBC: Bryce Underwood, JJ Buchanan recover a WILD play for Michigan

Big Ten Football: Underwood first TD vs WMU

Big Ten Football: Michigan wins on a final-play Hail Mary

Michigan wins 13-12 on final-play Hail Mary

Michigan gets extra second for final-play Hail Mary

Michigan wins on final-play Hail Mary

Michigan-Western Michigan ending draws scrutiny over added second

Michigan rallies past Western Michigan after late touchdown

Michigan beats Western Michigan 13-12 after late touchdown

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