On September 5, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the University of Michigan defeated Western Michigan University 13-12 in a college football game. The NCAA's FBS Oversight Committee later acknowledged that instant replay protocols were not followed on the game's final play, which allowed Michigan to score a touchdown after time had expired. The committee stated that had the protocols been followed, Western Michigan would have won. However, the NCAA confirmed that the game's outcome is final and will not be overturned. The incident led to new NCAA guidance on timing protocols for replay reviews.
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