The Michigan Wolverines edged the Western Michigan Broncos 13-12 in a dramatic finish at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday.
Early Dominance
Michigan opened the game with a 75-yard drive that capped a touchdown pass, giving the Wolverines a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter.
Western Michigan responded with a 45-yard field goal, narrowing the gap but leaving the Wolverines still ahead as they continued to control the tempo.
Quarterback Bryce Underwood steered the offense with a 12‑for‑22 performance for 170 yards, adding a rushing touchdown that marked his first such score of the 2026 season.
Defensive Clamp
The Wolverines’ defense forced multiple turnovers, including a sack by Dominic Nichols and pressure from Trey Pierce, while Smith Snowden and Jyaire Hill delivered key tackles that stopped Broncos advances.
Dieter Kelly converted three field goals, the final a 39-yarder late in the fourth quarter that pushed Michigan’s lead to 9-7, setting up a tense finish.
With just moments left, a holding penalty on Underwood and a fourth‑quarter fumble gave the Broncos a chance, but J.J. Buchanan recovered the loose ball and raced 47 yards for the game‑winning touchdown, sealing a 13-12 victory.
The Wolverines now travel to face the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday at noon, hoping to build on the momentum from this narrow win.