ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – The NCAA has revealed a series of penalties imposed on the University of Michigan as part of the ruling regarding the ongoing Connor Stalions advanced scouting investigation. This comes after revelations that the former Michigan staffer illegally recorded signals from opposing teams. The news was first reported on Friday by reliable sources.
One of the most significant punishments includes a hefty fine, expected to exceed $20 million, which will stem from the loss of postseason football revenue over the next two years. In addition to the financial penalty, Michigan’s head coach, Sherrone Moore, is set to receive an additional game suspension. This suspension is expected to take effect in 2026 and adds to a self-imposed two-game ban for the 2024 season, specifically during Weeks 3 and 4.
During the 2025 season, Moore will face another two-game suspension when Michigan plays Central Michigan and Nebraska in Weeks 3 and 4, respectively. Notably, Moore was the offensive coordinator in 2023 when Stalions was found recording opposing teams’ signals, and he reportedly deleted a thread of 52 text messages exchanged with Stalions, which surfaced during the investigation.
Furthermore, former head coach Jim Harbaugh has been handed a 10-year show-cause penalty, while Connor Stalions faces an 8-year show-cause penalty. This means that both will face restrictions barring them from coaching in college football during this time. Additionally, Harbaugh had already received a separate four-year show-cause last year related to COVID-19 recruitment violations and other issues involving his cooperation with investigators.
In light of this situation, the NCAA has scheduled a press conference at 1 p.m. ET to provide further details and clarification on the case. As the situation develops, it continues to raise significant questions about the integrity of the college football program at Michigan.
