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MAC files appeal to FBS committee to overturn Western Michigan-Michigan game, declare Broncos as winners
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The Mid-American Conference filed a formal appeal with the Football Bowl Subdivision committee requesting that Western Michigan be declared the winner of its game against Michigan, citing a replay protocol error during the contest. The appeal referenced a specific officiating decision that the MAC stated violated established replay review procedures. Western Michigan lost the game on the field. The committee has not yet ruled on the appeal.
