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The Associated Press. (2026, September 18). CFP issues statement clarifying how committee can respond to Michigan-Western Michigan result. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/cfp-issues-statement-clarifying-how-committee-can-respond-to-michigan-western-michigan-result/article_34ead00f-4fa6-5572-8c8b-1b462cd74579.html
The Associated Press. “CFP issues statement clarifying how committee can respond to Michigan-Western Michigan result.” Toronto Star, 18 Sept. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/cfp-issues-statement-clarifying-how-committee-can-respond-to-michigan-western-michigan-result/article_34ead00f-4fa6-5572-8c8b-1b462cd74579.html.
The Associated Press. “CFP issues statement clarifying how committee can respond to Michigan-Western Michigan result.” Toronto Star, September 18, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/cfp-issues-statement-clarifying-how-committee-can-respond-to-michigan-western-michigan-result/article_34ead00f-4fa6-5572-8c8b-1b462cd74579.html.
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On September 5, Western Michigan lost to Michigan in a controversial 13-12 game after the replay official added one second back on the clock following an incomplete pass from Michigan's quarterback Bryce Underwood. This led Western Michigan and its conference, the Mid-American Conference, to protest the result. The NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee stated it lacks authority to overturn this outcome. Similarly, the College Football Playoff (CFP) confirmed that while it understands the concerns raised by the Mid-American Conference, it does not have the power to change any regular-season game results. The CFP emphasized its selection committee evaluates teams based on their performance over an entire season rather than individual games.