The NCAA has issued major penalties to the University of Michigan following its investigation into the sign-stealing scandal. The findings revealed “overwhelming evidence” of scouting and recruiting violations.
Key penalties include:
- Former head coach Jim Harbaugh: 10-year show-cause penalty
- Ex-analyst Connor Stalions: 8-year show-cause penalty
- Current head coach Sherrone Moore: 3-game suspension (after a prior 2-game self-imposed ban)
- University of Michigan:
- 4 years probation
- $50,000 fine + 10% of football program budget
- Forfeiture of revenue from 2025–26 postseason
- Scholarship reduction (10% for 2025–26)
- 25% cut in official visits (2025–26)
- 14-week ban on recruiting communications during probation