NCAA, Michigan and postseason ban
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The NCAA report outlines Connor Stalions standing in disguise on the Central Michigan sideline for the 2023 opener at Michigan State: "Stalions attended that game in part to decipher Michigan State’s signals, but also to help a Central Michigan staff member with play calling."
Michigan will serve a four-year probation, lose 10% of its scholarships in 2025–26, and endure a 25% cut in recruiting visits. The NCAA also levied a $50,000 fine plus 10% of the football program’s budget, bringing the total financial hit to more than $20 million. The recruiting restrictions include a 14-week communication ban.
The NCAA has fined Michigan tens of millions of dollars and suspended coach Sherrone Moore for a third game over a sign-stealing scandal.
Michigan sign-stealing case nearing end: What to know with NCAA set to release findings, punishments
A possible resolution (and potential punishment) for the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal will come down Friday
NCAA to Announce Long-Awaited Michigan Sign-Stealing Fate Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The NCAA Committee on Infractions will announce its ruling Friday in the University of Michigan’s high-profile advance-scouting case, sources told ESPN Thursday.
Jim Harbaugh is refusing to comment on the NCAA's decision to fine the University of Michigan tens of millions of dollars and to suspend head coach Sherrone Moore for a third game due to the sign-stealing scandal that occurred during Harbaugh's tenure at his alma mater.
Rival fans were hoping for much, much worse -- so was SEC fanatic Paul Finebaum, apparently. On the Paul Finebaum Show, Finebaum opened up by bashing the NCAA on its penalties to Michigan.
The 74-page NCAA report detailed the rift between Jim Harbaugh's football program and the Michigan compliance department.