The NCAA has imposed severe penalties on Michigan, including tens of millions of dollars in fines and a three-game suspension for coach Sherrone Moore due to a sign-stealing scandal. The penalties include fines exceeding $20 million, a fine of $50,000, and significant reductions in scholarships and recruiting communications. Connor Stalions, a former staffer involved in the scandal, faces an eight-year show-cause order, while former coach Jim Harbaugh is given a 10-year show-cause order following previous sanctions. Although stealing signs is not against NCAA rules, using scouts or electronic means for signal recording is prohibited.
The NCAA fined Michigan tens of millions of dollars for a sign-stealing scandal, suspending coach Sherrone Moore for three games including a ban on his first game of the 2026-27 season.
Financial penalties for Michigan will exceed $20 million, including a $50,000 fine and reductions to scholarships and recruitment activities during a probation period.
Connor Stalions received an eight-year show-cause order for his involvement in the sign-stealing operation, while former coach Jim Harbaugh faces a 10-year show-cause order.
NCAA rules do not prohibit stealing signs, but it forbids scouts at future opponents' games and using electronic equipment to record signals.
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