Buy Game That Almost Upset Michigan | Michigan Wolverines Football News

Michigan paid Western Michigan $1.5 million to play a “buy game” — a guaranteed win for the Big Ten giant and a financial lifeline for the smaller school. But Western Michigan didn’t just cash the check — they fought back with a 20-play, 13-minute drive to take the lead, nearly pulling off the upset. Even if they lost, they still walked away with a massive payday, turning a scripted victory into a thrilling, unpredictable showdown. It’s a reminder that in college football, even the most predictable games can become wild stories on any given Saturday. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e47aa11f2cb4e6d2