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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 ruled it lacks the authority to overturn the game's result. The admission has fueled criticism of officiating standards in college football's replay system. The controversy adds to a chaotic start to the 2026 college football season, with the ruling drawing attention to how disputed late-game calls are handled when procedural errors are confirmed after the fact but cannot be remedied.