Michigan's Last-Second Hail Mary Shifts Betting Landscape in Week 1

In a dramatic turn of events during college football's Week 1, Michigan's last-second Hail Mary transformed a likely defeat into a stunning victory against Western Michigan. The Wolverines, who were favored by 27.5 points, initially led 7-0 but did not score again until the final play of the game.

With just seconds remaining, Michigan's Bryce Underwood attempted a Hail Mary that seemed incomplete, but officials reviewed the play and added one second back on the clock after determining a Western Michigan defender had touched the ball out of bounds. On the second attempt, Underwood successfully connected with JJ Buchanan, clinching a 13-12 win.

This unexpected outcome significantly affected sportsbooks, with BetMGM reporting a shift from a favorable position to a loss due to the last-minute play. Bettors had heavily favored Michigan on the moneyline, with one customer winning $280,000 from a $10,000 bet placed just before the Hail Mary. Overall, big favorites performed well in other games, but several key matchups did not go as expected for the betting public.