Kyle Whittingham’s tenure in Ann Arbor could hardly have opened with more drama.
Michigan managed only seven points through nearly the entire game against Western Michigan on Saturday, but the Wolverines found a way to escape at the finish, delivering a stunning final-play victory after one second was restored to the clock.
After scoring a touchdown on the very first possession of the game, Michigan punted six times and turned the ball over twice while the Broncos orchestrated four scoring drives. They looked to be heading toward the first major upset of the college season when Bryce Underwood’s Hail Mary soared out the back of the end zone as time expired.
WMU players cheered. Michigan players hung their heads.
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But after further review, there was another second put on the clock.
Underwood didn’t squander his second chance, collecting with J.J. Buchanan to win what is already sure to be one of the most controversial games of the season.