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Michigan stuns Western Michigan 13-12 on last-second Hail Mary

9/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Michigan Wolverines beat Western Michigan 13-12 with a last-second Hail Mary.
Officials added one second to the clock before the Hail Mary was completed.
Michigan entered as a 27-point favorite yet trailed until the final play.
The Wolverines committed three turnovers, a flaw analysts say must be fixed.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy celebrated and urged a matchup with Oklahoma, which visits on Sept 12.

History

Historical Context

On November 19 1978, Giants quarterback Joe Pisarcik botched a handoff to Larry Csonka, and Eagles cornerback Herman Edwards recovered the ball and ran 26 yards for a touchdown, giving Philadelphia a 19-17 win. The loss sparked the NFL’s shift to the quarterback-kneel and stricter clock-management rules, a practice fully codified by 1987.

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Story summary

Michigan Wolverines beat Western Michigan 13-12 with a last-second Hail Mary.
Officials added one second to the clock before the Hail Mary was completed.
Michigan entered as a 27-point favorite yet trailed until the final play.
The Wolverines committed three turnovers, a flaw analysts say must be fixed.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy celebrated and urged a matchup with Oklahoma, which visits on Sept 12.

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