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NBC says its broadcast clock isn’t the official game clock, with the Big Ten and game officials determining the extra second after a review for Michigan’s last-second Hail Mary; the conference released video and audio of the decision process, while NBC’s rules analyst noted broadcast clocks can be out of sync with the official timekeeping.
No. 16 Michigan survived a scare from Western Michigan, sealing the win with a second-chance Hail Mary in the final seconds after WMU kicker Dieter Kelly capped a 20-play, 13:40 drive with a 39-yard field goal that forced Michigan to score a touchdown. The Wolverines had earlier shown resilience on a lengthy drive, and WMU—whose program has not beaten a top‑20 AP opponent—made it a teeth‑gritting finish, but Michigan delivered in dramatic fashion to remain in control late in the game.
Michigan stunned Western Michigan with a 13-12 comeback victory at Michigan Stadium, rallying after a late fumble and a contentious finish when a review added one second back on the clock. Bryce Underwood then found JJ Buchanon for a 13-yard game-winning Hail Mary as time expired, completing a dramatic finish after WMU led 12-7 with 35 seconds left. Dom Nichols was a standout on defense, and Michigan heads into a Week 2 matchup with Oklahoma.
In Kyle Whittingham's Michig an debut, Bryce Underwood's 47-yard Hail Mary to JJ Buchanan with one second left gave Michigan a 13-12 win over Western Michigan, capping a wild finish in a dramatic season opener.
In a wild Florida opener, Pahokee staged a bubble-screen lateral from its own 25 that set up a dramatic second pass for a double-pass Hail Mary, as Corian Davis broke tackles to score on the final play and stun Royal Palm Beach.
The box office is led by Universal/Illumination's Super Mario Galaxy Movie with an estimated $30 million in its third weekend, pushing domestic totals toward $350 million and worldwide near $700 million. Ryan Gosling's Hail Mary remains strong in its fifth weekend with about $18.5 million, for a domestic total around $283 million. Lee Cronin's The Mummy opens in third with roughly $12.5 million, while Anne Hathaway's Mother Mary and other specialty titles launch in limited markets.
Aaron Rodgers' last-second Hail Mary attempt in a game against the Steelers traveled 69.8 yards in the air, the longest since 2017, showcasing his strong arm even in a losing effort, though it was ultimately incomplete.
The Cleveland Browns completed a comeback against the Chicago Bears, winning 20-17 after intercepting a Hail Mary pass from Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney in the end zone as time expired. The Bears squandered a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter, marking their third loss this season in such a situation. The Browns set a franchise record with their fifth win this season with a winning score in the final two minutes of regulation. Despite the loss, the Bears' playoff hopes are fading, while the Browns remain in the AFC playoff picture as the 5th seed.
The Chicago Bears lost to the Cleveland Browns in a close game, with the Browns winning 20-17. The Bears had a chance to win with a Hail Mary pass, but Darnell Mooney couldn't make the catch. Joe Flacco rallied the Browns in the fourth quarter, leading them to victory with two touchdowns and over 300 passing yards. The Bears are now 5-9 and unlikely to make the playoffs.
Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland intercepts a Hail Mary pass from New York Jets quarterback Tim Boyle and returns it 99 yards for a touchdown, marking the first Hail Mary returned for a touchdown since 2006. Holland's play sparks the Dolphins' 34-13 win, as their defense dominates the Jets throughout the game, forcing turnovers and sacking Boyle six times.
Colorado State overcame a 20-point deficit in the final six minutes of the game to pull off a thrilling comeback victory against Boise State, winning 31-30 on a last-second Hail Mary touchdown and extra point. The win snapped a 12-game losing streak for Colorado State in the series and marked a memorable moment in a wild Mountain West showdown.
The Colorado State football team pulled off an incredible comeback victory against Boise State with a 33-yard Hail Mary touchdown on the final play of the game. Trailing 30-10 with just over four minutes left, CSU scored 21 unanswered points to secure their first-ever win over Boise State. The game-winning touchdown pass was batted down by two defenders before CSU's Dallin Holker caught it, leading to a lengthy review that confirmed the touchdown. CSU then hit a 35-yard extra point to seal the 31-30 victory.
Houston quarterback Donovan Smith threw a 49-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass to Stephon Johnson as time expired, giving Houston a thrilling 41-39 win over West Virginia. Smith finished with four touchdowns and led Houston to their first Big 12 win. West Virginia had multiple chances to win the game but fell short.
The Denver Broncos blew an 18-point lead against the Washington Commanders, losing 35-33 after a successful Hail Mary gave them a chance to tie the game. However, a controversial no-call on a contact during the two-point conversion sealed the Commanders' victory. The Broncos' offense went quiet in the second half, while Washington's balanced offense led by quarterback Sam Howell staged a comeback. The Commanders are now 2-0 for the season, while the Broncos fall to 0-2.