The NCAA recently released their punishments following their respective investigation into the Michigan Football program sign-stealing scandal centered around former staff member Connor Stalions.
Full @espn story on the NCAA COI decision on Michigan, with @DanWetzel. https://t.co/a4NRUYtY1C
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) August 15, 2025
“Counterintelligence.” “The KGB.” “Dirty Film.”
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) August 16, 2025
Michigan’s infraction report read like a spy novel but left plenty of contradictions and unresolved questions, including the NCAA’s ability to punish anyone these days.
Story on @espn with @PeteThamel https://t.co/zBJ1xjpusN
Sherrone Moore will be suspended for two games this season, Week 3 against Central Michigan at home and Week 4 at Nebraska, plus an additional game in 2026, which will more than likely be the first game on the schedule.
Following the ruling, the University of Michigan has decided to pursue an appeal with reports indicating it being based the fines levied against the university:
Michigan continuing to show verbal bluster. They take a shot at the NCAA today claiming "fundamental errors in interpreting NCAA bylaws" without specifying. Prior, AD Warde Manuel called a Big Ten penalty "completely unethical" before pulling back on threat to go to court.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) August 15, 2025
With Michigan facing fines of more than $30 million, worth noting that the money goes to the NCAA Student Assistance Fund. It helps Division I college athletes with needs that arise during college that fall outside of expenses covered by traditional scholarships. pic.twitter.com/JxkRPz1P9d
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) August 15, 2025
Ultimately, the NCAA did not, and never considered, stripping the Michigan Football program of any wins and titles from 2021-23.
