NCAA, Michigan and postseason ban
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Michigan football avoided the most serious punishment after the NCAA revealed its verdict for the sign-stealing controversy.
The Michigan Wolverines football program faces a substantial financial penalty after the NCAA uncovered a multi-year sign-stealing scheme led by Connor Stalions.
The NCAA said Michigan’s violations were “sufficient grounds” for a multi-year postseason ban but avoided giving one because it would “unfairly penalize student-athletes.”
Michigan did not receive a postseason ban, and its 2023 national championship remained untouched. Here's why, according to the NCAA.
The NCAA announced the punishment for the Michigan Wolverines football program stemming from the Connor Stalions case on Friday. The school was given a multi-million dollar fine, recruiting restrictions and an extra game's suspension for coach Sherrod Moore, while Stalions and former head coach Jim Harbaugh received lengthy show-cause penalties.
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WolverinesWire on MSNESPN’s Pete Thamel expects Michigan’s ‘signgate’ ruling to bring fines, no bans in 2025
Outside of Connor Stalions, if anyone has been the face of Michigan football's 'signgate' saga, it's been ESPN reporter Pete Thamel. The one reporting on the allegations throughout the process, he became a villain to fans in Ann Arbor and a hero to those in Columbus and East Lansing.