The NCAA has completed its investigation into the sign-stealing scandal involving former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions, and most would describe the sanctions against the school as a slap on the wrist.
The NCAA announced on Friday that a Division I Committee on Infractions panel found “overwhelming evidence” of an illegal scouting scheme at Michigan that was orchestrated by Stalions. Several penalties have been handed down, including a three-game suspension for Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore.
Earlier this year, Michigan self-imposed a two-game suspension for Moore for the third and fourth games of the 2025 season. The NCAA has added one game to Moore’s suspension, but the additional ban will be served during the 2026 season.
The decision came after Moore, who was Michigan’s offensive coordinator at the time, was found to have deleted a thread of 52 text messages with Stalions. Moore’s deletion of the messages was considered by the NCAA to be a Level 2 infraction and viewed as an attempt to obstruct the investigation.
Michigan has also received several fines that are expected to amount to roughly $20 million, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The fines include the loss of Michigan’s anticipated portion of postseason football revenue for 2025 and 2026.
