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NCAA Panel Says Michigan-WMU Result Stands After Replay Review

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC · How we work

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NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee said replay protocols were not followed in Michigan’s win.
Committee said it lacks authority to overturn the result under NCAA rules.
Michigan beat Western Michigan 13-12 on September 5 after a Hail Mary pass.
Replay official added one second to the clock after Bryce Underwood’s first Hail Mary attempt was incomplete.
NCAA affirmed the result will stand because no rule permits overturning a final contest.

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NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee said replay protocols were not followed in Michigan’s win.
Committee said it lacks authority to overturn the result under NCAA rules.
Michigan beat Western Michigan 13-12 on September 5 after a Hail Mary pass.
Replay official added one second to the clock after Bryce Underwood’s first Hail Mary attempt was incomplete.
NCAA affirmed the result will stand because no rule permits overturning a final contest.