{
  "id": 8187143,
  "title": "CFP statement on Michigan-Western Michigan finish will raise some eyebrows",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/cfp-statement-on-michigan-western-michigan-finish-will-raise-some",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T06:06:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cfp-statement-michigan-western-michigan-060656802.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The College Football Playoff (CFP) has addressed the controversy surrounding the Michigan-Western Michigan game that took place on September 5th. The Broncos secured a 13-12 victory after Western Michigan was initially ruled to have scored a touchdown when a player out of bounds touched the ball with time still on the clock. The CFP stated that they would not change the outcome of the game, as their selection committee evaluates teams based on their overall performance throughout the season, considering factors such as opponent strength and schedule. The CFP noted that it would review the game beyond the final score, but did not outright penalize Michigan or reward Western Michigan. Fans will have to wait and see if this decision influences the bracket formation, but the NCAA is working to prevent further clock-related issues in the future.",
  "summary": "Western Michigan knows that the outcome of its controversial loss to Michigan from Week 1 is not going to be changed in the record books, but it is earnestly hopes that the College Football Playoff selection committee will analyze the game as a Broncos victory when it comes time to fill out the 12-team field. The program did not get the exact […] The post CFP statement on Michigan-Western…",
  "key_points": [
    "CFP will not alter Michigan-Western Michigan result",
    "Committee bases selections on full season performance",
    "Review to follow, no immediate penalties issued"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Michigan high school football scores for Week 4 in Greater Lansing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/michigan-high-school-football-scores-for-week-4-in-greater-lansing",
        "published": "2026-09-18T01:53:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}