NCAA confirms Western Michigan should have beaten Michigan under proper replay procedures

The NCAA's FBS Oversight Committee stated that had correct replay protocols been observed, Western Michigan would have won against Michigan in their Week 1 match. The committee found that Michigan was incorrectly awarded an extra second of play, allowing for a game-winning touchdown. Despite this acknowledgment, the NCAA clarified it cannot change the game's outcome due to finality rules. The Mid-American Conference had requested a review but is constrained by the NCAA's regulations, which dictate that results cannot be overturned after the referee declares a game final. New timing protocols are now enacted to prevent similar issues in the future.

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