NCAA Investigates Alleged Sign-Stealing by Michigan Wolverines; Staffer Suspended Amid Probe

Before Suspension of Program Analyst, Harbaugh and Michigan Were Discussing Record-Breaking Contract; Investigation Raises Questions about Potential Penalties and Playoff Selection.

Michigan Wolverines suspended a staff member, Connor Stalions, amid an NCAA investigation over claims of an alleged sign-stealing scheme involving game recordings of the team's opponents.
The investigation mainly focuses on whether Michigan violated NCAA Bylaw 11.6.1 which prohibits off-campus, in-person scouting of future opponents within the same season.
Michigan's head coach, Jim Harbaugh, denied any knowledge or involvement of the illegal advanced scouting, stating that the team operates within the established rules.
Despite the controversy, the Michigan Wolverines continue their winning streak, recently defeating rival Michigan State 49-0, and remain second on the national college football rankings.
Reports suggest that the ongoing NCAA investigation has potentially delayed a contract extension for Head Coach Jim Harbaugh that would make him the highest paid head coach in the Big Ten conference.
The Wolverines were already under investigation for alleged Level II violations related to impermissible contact with recruits during the COVID-19 dead period and impermissible use of analysts for on-field coaching.