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The NCAA's FBS oversight committee acknowledged that replay review protocols were not properly followed at the end of Western Michigan's Week 1 loss to Michigan, but said it lacks the authority to overturn the outcome of the game. The admission confirms officiating errors occurred in the closing moments of the contest, fueling criticism from Western Michigan's program and fans. Despite the acknowledgment, the committee's ruling means the result stands as final, leaving no formal recourse for Western Michigan. The episode has renewed scrutiny of instant replay procedures and oversight mechanisms in college football.