Central Michigan’s Incredible Game-Winning Hail Mary Shouldn’t Have Counted

Share this: First things first: Central Michigan’s Hail Mary at the end of its game against Oklahoma State on Saturday was one of the craziest plays you’ll ever see. The Chippewas trailed the Cowboys 27-24 with literally no time left on the clock and needed a touchdown from their own 49-yard line. And when receiver Jesse Kroll caught quarterback Cooper Rush’s desperation heave 12 yards short of the goal line, it looked like the game was over. But then the improbable happened. Kroll somehow lateraled the ball to teammate Corey Willis as he fell to the ground, allowing Willis to sprint in for the touchdown to give Central Michigan an incredible 30-27 walk-off win. If you’re wondering how the Chippewas got an untimed down, however,