CFP confirms Michigan-Western Michigan result but reviews game impact
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The College Football Playoff stated it cannot alter the result of the Michigan-Western Michigan game, which ended 13-12 in favor of Michigan on September 5. The CFP addressed a request from the Mid-American Conference, noting it lacks authority to change game outcomes, but the selection committee will consider both teams' performances in its evaluations. The game concluded amid controversy over a timing decision regarding a last-second play that influenced the outcome. The NCAA announced a new timing protocol to prevent future disputes.
- •Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 on September 5.
- •CFP cannot overturn the game's result despite MAC's request.
- •Performance evaluations will consider the game's controversial ending.
- •The NCAA will implement new timing protocols to ensure consistency.
- •CFP emphasizes a comprehensive evaluation over singular game results.
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — College Football Playoff says it can't overturn Michigan-Western Michigan result, but indicates selection committee will account for ending
"A win might not exactly be a win in the CFP selection committee's eyes.
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