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Western Michigan Week 1

Posted on January 2, 2017 at 11:19 AM.

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MICHIGAN SURVIVES LATE WESTERN SURGE, WINS 26-23

Western Michigan lost their first game of the 2027 season on Saturday, falling 26-23 to the Wolverines. Michigan led 20-3 at half, but Western wasn't done. Taylor went 2/3 for 53 yards during Western's first drive of the second half. His passing combined with Spencer's 16 rushing yards led to Western's first touchdown of the game. Michigan added a field goal on their next drive, but Taylor was finally starting to play. On the ensuing drive, Taylor guided his team down to add a field goal. Western got the ball back with 10 minutes to go and they added another field goal cutting Michigan's lead to 7, 23-16. Michigan responded quickly, adding a field goal in only two minutes extending their lead to ten.

Then the biggest moment of the game happened. With only 1:50 remaining, Taylor threw his second touchdown pass of the day this time from six yards. Western was so close to completing the comeback. Unfortunately, Michigan recovered the onside kick and held on for a 26-23 win.