Michigan Escapes Western Michigan on Last-Second Hail Mary — SkimNews
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- Michigan escaped a potential upset against Western Michigan with a stunning last-second Hail Mary touchdown pass to open the 2026 college football season.
- The Michigan-Westerigan Michigan game served as the marquee moment as the 2026 season kicked into full swing.
- Oregon survived an early scare from Boise State after a back-and-forth duel, with the Ducks' defense coming up big down the stretch.
- Dante Moore threw for 378 yards and 3 touchdowns to lead Oregon's offense in the season-opening win.
- Dakorien Moore broke a long touchdown catch that helped Oregon pull away from Boise State earlier in the day.
- The Boise State-Oregon matchup served as the day's opening act before Michigan's dramatic finish capped Week 1.
- Boise State pushed Oregon in a back-and-forth contest before the Ducks' late surge sealed the victory.
Why it matters: Michigan's season-opening escape keeps the Wolverines on track for the 2026 campaign despite a scare from an in-state foe, while Oregon's 378-yard, 3-TD performance from Dante Moore signals the Ducks' offense could be a force this season. Both outcomes underscore how thin the margin is for top programs in Week 1.
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