
Michigan’s Controversial Victory Over Western Michigan Sparks Appeal
A disputed finish in a 13‑12 game has led the Mid-American Conference to appeal the result, raising questions about Michigan’s rankings and playoff chances.
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A disputed finish in a 13‑12 game has led the Mid-American Conference to appeal the result, raising questions about Michigan’s rankings and playoff chances.

The Michigan Wolverines edged out the Western Michigan Broncos 13-12 in a game that sparked widespread discussion about clock synchronization and replay decisions.

Ball State University announced that its president, Geoffrey S. Mearns, has been selected to serve on the College Football Playoff Board of Managers, the body that steers the national championship’s business, budgetary and policy decisions.

Ball State University announced that President Geoffrey S. Mearns will serve on the College Football Playoff Board of Managers, representing the Mid-American Conference. His appointment follows a distinguished career in higher education leadership and NCAA service.

The Mid-American Conference will stream its 2026 Football Kickoff Media Day on July 22 from Detroit’s Ford Field, showcasing head coaches, student‑athletes and interactive fan engagement.

The Mid-American Conference will open its 2026 football campaign on July 22 at Ford Field in Detroit, featuring UMass head coach Joe Harasymiak, quarterback William "Pop" Watson III, linebacker Tyler Martin, and a slate of promotional home games.

The MAC Football Kickoff on July 22 will showcase Sacramento State’s first official appearance in the Mid‑American Conference, featuring a full slate of interviews, media sessions and a preview of the 2026 season.

At Detroit’s MAC Media Day, the Akron Zips unveiled their 2026 slate, highlighting a preseason No. 10 ranking, a season‑opening road test against Wake Forest and a home showdown with Robert Morris, while conference leaders outlined ambitions for an expanded footprint.

The Mid-American Conference will unveil its 2026 football season during a live kickoff event on July 22 at Detroit’s Ford Field, featuring media sessions with coaches, players and conference leadership.

The Mid-American and Sun Belt conferences have renewed their basketball scheduling partnership through 2028‑29, promising a slate of high‑profile matchups broadcast on ESPN.

The Mid-American and Sun Belt conferences have renewed their basketball challenge through the 2028‑29 season, guaranteeing home-and-away matchups for twelve men's and twelve women's teams and broadcasting all games on ESPN platforms.

The Mid-American and Sun Belt conferences have renewed their basketball challenge series through the 2028‑29 season, guaranteeing home and away matchups, ESPN coverage, and data‑driven scheduling.