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Michigan Wins on Extra Second, Stuns Western Michigan with Hail Mary
WHY IT MATTERS
The call gave Michigan a win, altering the game’s outcome and potentially affecting the team’s season record and morale.
What happened
In a Saturday college football showdown, the University of Michigan received an unexpected second chance after replays showed the clock hit zero. Officials granted the extra second, allowing Michigan to launch a 47‑yard Hail Mary that caught Western Michigan off‑guard.
The pass completed for a touchdown, giving the Wolverines a 13‑12 victory. The decision, rare and controversial, flipped the game’s outcome in Michigan’s favor.
The play highlighted the impact of officiating on close contests and underscored how a single moment can decide a game’s final score.
PRIMARY SOURCES
U-M gets extra second, stuns WMU on Hail Mary
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