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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOriginally posted on \t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0|\u00a0 Big news emerged in college football on Friday as the Michigan Wolverines officially received their punishment<\/a> from the NCAA for the sign-stealing scandal under former head coach Jim Harbaugh.<\/p>\n While the Wolverines avoided any repercussions regarding the legitimacy of their 2023 Big Ten and national titles and did not receive a postseason ban \u2014 which would have been a worst-case scenario \u2014 they still face significant sanctions over the next several years.<\/p>\n The program will be on probation for four years and is expected to incur over $20 million in fines. Additionally, head coach Sherrone Moore has been suspended for three games\u2014two in 2025, which were self-imposed by Michigan, and one in 2026.<\/p>\n The sanctions also include a 10-year show-cause penalty for Jim Harbaugh should he ever return to college football as well as an eight-year show-cause for Connor Stalions, who was at the forefront of the scandals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Breaking: Michigan will receive a significant fine among other punishments from the NCAA committee on infraction ruling, expected to be more than $20 million, from the loss of postseason football revenue for the next two seasons, sources tell @PeteThamel<\/a> and @DanWetzel<\/a>.<\/p>\n Michigan\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/qxB9aGkJbr<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2014 ESPN (@espn) August 15, 2025<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/center>\n\t<\/div>\n Shortly after the announcement, the university revealed plans to appeal the ruling:<\/p>\n “We appreciate the work of the Committee on Infractions. But, respectfully, in a number of instances the decision makes fundamental errors in interpreting NCAA bylaws, and it includes conclusions that are directly contrary to the evidence \u2014 or lack of evidence \u2014 in the record. We will appeal this decision to ensure a fair result, and we will consider all other options.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n Statements from U-M, Warde Manuel and Sherrone Moore.<\/p>\n Michigan plans on appealing today’s ruling by the NCAA. pic.twitter.com\/Dxi0zvBFRi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2014 Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) August 15, 2025<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/center>\n\t<\/div>\n Sherrone Moore also released a statement following the news, delivering a strong message ahead of the upcoming season.<\/p>\n “I am glad that this part of the process has been completed. I greatly respect the rules governing collegiate athletics, and it is my intent to have our program comply with those rules at all times. I will continue to focus my attention on our team and the upcoming 2025 season.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The two games Moore will miss due to suspension this season are scheduled for Week 3 and Week 4 against Central Michigan and Nebraska. In 2026, he will miss the season opener against Western Michigan.<\/p>\n Michigan finished 8-5 overall last season in Moore\u2019s first year as head coach, going 5-4 in the Big Ten and concluding the year with a bowl victory over Alabama. The Wolverines will host New Mexico in the season opener on Aug. 30 before traveling to Norman to face Oklahoma in Week 2 for a prime-time showdown.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n This article first appeared on Athlon Sports<\/a> and was syndicated with permission.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n More must-reads:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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