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MAC reverses course, appeals result of controversial Michigan-WMU game
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points : A game between Michigan and Western Michigan has sparked controversy. The Mid-American Conference initially sought clarification on a review at the end of the game.
From Ann Arbor, Mich.: A game between Michigan and Western Michigan has sparked controversy. The Mid-American Conference initially sought clarification on a review at the end of the game. It was explained that a player out of bounds touched the ball before time expired, resulting in an additional play.
Further details about the game and its outcome are available. The conference's commissioner initially released a statement, which was later followed by an appeal of the game's result.
The appeal comes after the conference reviewed information provided by the Big Ten office, including video and audio of the replay.
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Published: September 8, 2026 ·
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