Controversy, Power, and Playoff Push | Michigan Wolverines Football News

College football’s opening weekend sparked major controversy, especially after Western Michigan’s disputed loss to Michigan — with the MAC pushing for a replay of the game to boost their playoff chances. Conferences now run the show, leaving the NCAA powerless to intervene. Meanwhile, LSU’s Lane Kiffin is facing SEC heat over recent antics, though ousting him seems unlikely given his brand value. Clemson’s Dabo Swinney is also under scrutiny as the program’s dominance wanes, amid growing chatter about expanding the playoff to 24 teams — ESPN has 30 days to crack the economics. And in Heisman race talk, Jeremiah Smith and Malachi Toney are rising stars, with Toney’s versatility giving him an edge as the face of his program. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/288ad2b8c8be6f6b