Wait just a second: No. 16 Michigan catches second-chance Hail Mary, survives scare vs WMU
No. 16 Michigan and Western Michigan played a football game on Saturday night that came down to the final play. Michigan's quarterback threw a long pass to the end zone that was initially ruled as not reaching the receiver, but the play was reviewed and overturned, resulting in a touchdown that gave Michigan a 13-12 victory. The Big Ten conference faced criticism from fans over how the game's controversial ending was handled.
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5 sourcesSecond chance: No. 16 Michigan escapes an ‘epic loss’ thanks to a disputed replay and a Hail Mary do-over
No. 16 Michigan escapes an 'epic loss' thanks to a disputed replay and a second-chance Hail Mary
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8 sourcesBig Ten Under Heavy Fire Over Controversial Michigan-Western Michigan Ending
Here’s why Michigan got one more play after Hail Mary fell incomplete
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7 sources'Fire Everyone!': Fans Blast Big Ten for Clock Confusion After Controversial Hail Mary Finish in Michigan Game
Wait just a second: No. 16 Michigan catches second-chance Hail Mary, survives scare vs WMU
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2 developments- Sep 6Wait just a second: No. 16 Michigan catches second-chance Hail Mary, survives scare vs WMU
- Sep 6Big Ten Under Heavy Fire Over Controversial Michigan-Western Michigan Ending
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