Michigan Football Fined Tens of Millions of Dollars, Coach Suspended 3 Games in Sign-Stealing Scandal
Michigan football faces 11 NCAA violations including six Level I infractions and a $20 million fine tied to a sign-stealing scheme involving former staffer Connor Stalions.
- The NCAA fined Michigan Football tens of millions of dollars and suspended Coach Moore for 3 games due to a sign-stealing scandal involving then-head coach Harbaugh.
- Jim Harbaugh received a 10-year show-cause order, to begin in 2028 after another recruiting violation punishment ends.
- The fine is expected to exceed $20 million based on past Big Ten revenues, due to an impermissible scouting scheme orchestrated by a former staff member.
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NCAA: Penalties for Michigan football 'very significant;' UM plans to appeal
The NCAA said Michigan gained a "substantial competitive advantage," made an "elaborate effort" to obstruct the investigation into an illegal scouting/sign-stealing scheme and failed to "create a culture of compliance," but also believes the penalties issued are "significant" and fitting.…
Michigan hit with historic fine for ‘KGB’ sign stealing, keeps 2023 national title
The University of Michigan was hit with one of the largest fines in NCAA history for the sign-stealing scandal run by former defensive assistant Connor Stalions. The punishment ends a nearly two-year investigation into the football program and will not include a postseason ban. What penalties did the NCAA hand down? Michigan will face probation and a series of fines that could add up to between $20 million and $30 million over the next two seaso…
Chargers Jim Harbaugh Gets Punishment for Role in Michigan Sign Stealing Scandal
The Michigan sign-stealing saga finally reached a conclusion. On August 15, the NCAA came to a decision on punishments for those involved in the scandal– which involved Michigan staffers stealing signs and play call signals from other college programs throughout the course of the 2023 season. And the punishments handed out were very severe, with Los Angeles Chargers head coach getting the most severe punishment.Jim Harbaugh, Michigan’s head coac…
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