Michigan fans storm the field after unbelievable, controversial win over Western Michigan
By Ethan Stone
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Michigan fans just stormed the field after beating Western Michigan, 13-12. No, seriously.
The Wolverines, who won the national championship just a few years ago, needed a Hail Mary to knock off Western Michigan, which had the Wolverines dead to rights. Following what appeared to be a final heave by Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, officials put one second back on the board and allowed Michigan to take one more shot at the end zone, trailing 12-7.
Madness ensued. Here’s the final play of the game:
Thinking they had lost to Western Michigan just seconds earlier, Michigan fans stormed the field in droves. Here’s a look at the scene:
Naturally, some fans put Wolverines fans on blast for storming the field in a game that they very well could (and perhaps should?) have lost. Here’s some of the best reaction we found to Michigan’s field-storming:
Ethan Stone is a Saturday Down South News Editor and an advocate for the return of the Seattle Supersonics.
