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The College Football Playoff gave its answer on Thursday, about the finish between Western Michigan and Michigan.

FBS Oversight Committee can't overturn WMU-Michigan result, even after improper protocols

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield owns up to friendly wager with Todd Bowles after Oklahoma's loss to Michigan

No. 19 Michigan out to avoid drama against UTEP

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 16

FBS Oversight Committee can't overturn WMU-Michigan result, even after improper protocols

The FBS oversight committee issued a statement on Wednesday evening announcing that it would not be able to overturn the Week 1 result between Michigan and Western Michigan, even though improper replay protocols were used to give the Wolverines one extra second to complete their game-winning Hail Mary pass.

NCAA issues verdict on controversial Michigan-Western Michigan finish

Michigan gets signature win with Oklahoma upset, but big Bryce Underwood questions remain

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / College Sports Only / September 10

Statistician Declares Western Michigan Winner of Game

Not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes they wear the title of sports statistician. Jeff Sagarin, a respected sports statistician and NCAA-recognized national championship selector, has made his stance on Saturday’s controversial matchup between Western Michigan and Michigan crystal clear: The Broncos are the winners.

Urban Meyer News / Yardbarker / September 9

Urban Meyer reveals how he would have reacted if he had lost to Michigan as WMU did

Urban Meyer would not have been cool, calm and collected had he been on the Western Michigan Broncos' sideline in Week 1 against the Michigan Wolverines.

NCAA releases statement on Western Michigan's appeal of loss to Michigan

MAC takes action after controversial WMU-Michigan result — although it might not be completely necessary

NCAA reportedly issuing new guidance in wake of Michigan-Western Michigan fiasco

What does Michigan have to do to get back in the AP Top 25?

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 9

NCAA reportedly issuing new guidance in wake of UM-WMU fiasco

NCAA reportedly issuing new guidance in wake of Michigan-Western Michigan fiasco

The NCAA is hoping for no more major officiating controversies for the rest of the season.

NCAA issues verdict on controversial Michigan-Western Michigan finish

Urban Meyer reveals how he would've reacted if he had lost like WMU did

Bryce Underwood had two-word response to Kyle Whittingham comments

Louisiana senator has strong words about the SEC's LSU expulsion vote

Lane Kiffin, LSU end controversial eligibility saga in wake of SEC threat

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

NCAA issues verdict on controversial Michigan-Western Michigan finish

It doesn’t seem that the Michigan Wolverines’ win over the Western Michigan Broncos is going to change.

Steve Sarkisian draws laughter with opinion on Michigan's win

What does Michigan have to do to get back in the AP Top 25?

College football rankings: AP Top 25 Poll after Week 1 officially released

Biggest surprises from Penn State's first win under Matt Campbell

Ryan Day calls one part of Ohio State's season opener a 'disaster'

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 8

NCAA releases statement on Western Michigan's appeal of loss to Michigan

The NCAA will not be coming to the aid of the Western Michigan Broncos after their more than controversial loss to the Michigan Wolverines in Week 1.

MAC takes action after controversial WMU-Michigan result — although it might not be completely necessary

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

MAC appeals to NCAA over Western Michigan-Michigan ending

The Mid-American Conference is taking an aggressive attitude toward how Saturday’s game between Michigan and Western Michigan ended.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 8

MAC takes action after controversial WMU-Michigan result — although it might not be completely necessary

The MAC is trying to set the record straight.

What does Michigan have to do to get back in the AP Top 25?

Weekly Syllabus: Ohio State-Texas, Oklahoma-Michigan headline upcoming week in college football

Big Ten provides statement on controversial Michigan-Western Michigan ending, but it's insufficient

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Western Michigan Broncos News / EssentiallySports / September 7

WMU President Says He Was Denied an Appeal Over Disputed Michigan Ruling, Calls for Answers from Big Ten

When the final whistle blew in Ann Arbor on Saturday night, Western Michigan thought they had pulled off a shocker. But a controversial extra second added to the clock gave Michigan one last shot, and a 13-12 heartbreak for the Broncos.

Kyle Whittingham News / Yardbarker / September 6

Kyle Whittingham fuming after Michigan's controversial win over Western Michigan

The Wolverines pulled off a dramatic 13-12 win over Western thanks to Bryce Underwood completing a Hail Mary to JJ Buchanan.

Michigan avoids upset on controversial Hail Mary that never should have happened

Big Ten provides statement on controversial Michigan-Western Michigan ending, but it's insufficient

Western Michigan HC Lance Taylor takes high road after controversial loss to Michigan

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 6

Western Michigan HC Lance Taylor takes high road after controversial loss to Michigan

Many will argue the refs robbed the Western Michigan Broncos of an upset win over the Michigan Wolverines on the road on Saturday. Broncos fourth-year head coach Lance Taylor isn't feeding that narrative.

Michigan avoids upset on controversial Hail Mary that never should have happened

Big Ten provides statement on controversial Michigan-Western Michigan ending, but it's insufficient

Three college football teams that missed the mark in Week 1

Five things we learned after Week 1 of college football season

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 7

Big Ten provides statement on controversial Michigan-Western Michigan ending, but it's insufficient

The Big Ten released a statement following the Michigan Wolverines' controversial 13-12 home win over the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday.

Michigan avoids upset on controversial Hail Mary that never should have happened

Western Michigan HC Lance Taylor takes high road after controversial loss to Michigan

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 6

Michigan avoids upset on controversial Hail Mary that never should have happened

The first game of the Kyle Whittingham era at Michigan resulted in a win, but it's not one that anybody at the program should be feeling good about. It might also be the most controversial win that happens throughout the entirety of the 2026 college football season.

Big Ten explains timing, review process for Michigan's Hail Mary winner

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 27

Miami (Ohio) gets big scare, but stays undefeated with buzzer-beating win

The No. 21 Miami (Ohio) RedHawks managed to stay unbeaten on Friday night with a 67-65, buzzer-beating win over Western Michigan.

Former Illini Morez Johnson Jr. leads No. 3 Michigan to win, Big Ten title

No. 13 Michigan State boosts resume with rare win at No. 8 Purdue

Oregon State parts ways with longtime hoops coach Wayne Tinkle

John Calipari wants Darius Acuff Jr. to get more respect in CBB POTY race

Omaha women's basketball achieves feat no NBA or WNBA team has in 15 years

Western Michigan Broncos News / The Hockey Writers / February 7

3 Takeaways From Miami’s OT Win Over No. 4 Western Michigan

In the biggest series the Miami RedHawks have played since 2015, they delivered the biggest win in quite a long time on Friday night. Miami clawed back from two deficits to defeat the defending national champion Western Michigan Broncos 3-2 in overtime at a standing-room-only Goggin Ice Center, improving to 17-8-2 and now 5-0-2 in extra time.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 18

Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan Prediction: Myrtle Beach Bowl Game Preview

A busy Friday in college football’s 2025-26 postseason continues with an early kickoff between Western Michigan and Kennesaw State in the Myrtle Beach Bowl.

Western Michigan Broncos News / The Hockey Writers / November 20

Noreen Remains Confident After Miami’s Tough Weekend at Western Michigan

Many Miami RedHawks got their first taste of National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) road games this past weekend, and they did not go as planned.

Western Michigan Broncos News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Miami Falls 5-2 to Western Michigan After Second Period Collapse

The Miami RedHawks fell 5-2 to the No. 9 Western Michigan Broncos on Friday night at Lawson Arena in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This was their first road loss of the season and dropped their record to 7-2-0 (1-2-0 in NCHC play).

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 2, 2024

Watch: Western Michigan defeats Ball State on crazy buzzer-beater

Simply put, this is not how that play was drawn up. But it worked.

Most unlikely men's college basketball national champions

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 16, 2022

CMU, W. Michigan provide peak 'MACtion' in a snowstorm

Watch: Central Michigan, Western Michigan provide peak 'MACtion' in a snowstorm

You truly have to see this snowy visual in order to believe it.

The 15 strangest college football seasons

Can Western Michigan get over six wins this season?

When it comes to college football in the state of Michigan, Michigan State and Michigan will always be at the forefront, but don't forget there's three other Division I football programs in the state too.

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Yardbarker 2022 preseason college football All-American team

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Western Michigan HC Tim Lester tests positive for COVID-19

Western Michigan head coach Tim Lester tests positive for COVID-19

Western Michigan is coming off an upset 44-41 road win against the Pittsburgh Panthers that improved the Broncos to 2-1 on the season. It was Western Michigan's first victory over a Power 5 opponent under Lester.

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Western Michigan Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 31, 2016