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MAC Appeals Michigan-WMU Game Result

The Mid-American Conference appealed the outcome of the Michigan-Western Michigan game, requesting NCAA officials to recognize Western Michigan as the actual winner after a controversial replay decision added one second to the clock.

The MAC filed the appeal on Tuesday, stating that replay protocol was not properly followed in determining whether time remained on the game clock. Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher explained that the Big Ten replay crew relied on an internal clock feed rather than the program-feed clock, which would have resulted in no additional time being added.

Western Michigan initially accepted the Big Ten's explanation that time had not expired on a separate clock, but changed its position after further investigation. The Broncos would have won 12-7 had the proper protocol been followed, according to the MAC. Messages seeking comment were sent to the NCAA and College Football Playoff administrators. livefromquarantine.club