CFP issues statement clarifying how committee can respond to Michigan-Western Michigan result
The College Football Playoff says it can’t change the outcome of any games played during the regular season but notes that its selection committee relies on various measures beyond wins and losses. The CFP issued its statement to The Athletic on Thursday, following the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee’s announcement a day earlier that it also doesn’t have the authority to…
The College Football Playoff (CFP) clarified on Thursday that it cannot alter the results of games played during the regular season, following the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee's announcement the previous day. The CFP reaffirmed its stance on its website, stating that its selection committee bases its assessments on a wide range of factors beyond mere wins and losses, including opponent strength and schedule rigor.
The Michigan-Western Michigan game, where the Wolverines triumphed 13-12 on a Hail Mary play after a replay controversy, was one such instance. Western Michigan, part of the Mid-American Conference, had protested the final outcome. The committee confirmed it had reviewed the conference's concerns but reiterated its inability to reverse regular-season game results.
Michigan, initially ranked 16th, dropped out of the Top 25 following the loss to Western Michigan. However, the team rebounded, regaining its position in the Top 25 after a win over Oklahoma.
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