It appears the long tail of the investigation into the sign-stealing allegations against the Michigan football program could be nearing an end. According to a report from Chris Balas of the Wolverine.com (subscription required), the NCAA could drop the notice of allegations to Michigan this week, perhaps as early as Tuesday.
The expectation is that the Wolverines will be hit with a Level 1 violation and perhaps receive a one or two-year postseason ban. According to the report, two other Michigan coaches could be hit with Level II violations for “providing impermissible benefits to Michigan athletes.”
We will, of course, have to wait until the real notice drops, but the expectation is that Michigan will fight the penalty. And, as we all know, the NCAA move’s at a snail’s pace, so there won’t likely be a resolution to the whole ordeal until 2025, meaning this season will most likely not be impacted.
BREAKING: NCAA ready to issue Notice of Allegations against Michigan football over alleged sign stealing — U-M preparing for a fight #GoBlue https://t.co/2ovxTi8fXJ
— Chris Balas (@Balas_Wolverine) July 29, 2024
There is not an expectation that Michigan will have to vacate games or the national championship from last season. As more becomes available, and as the official notice of allegations is dropped, we’ll have more to say about it all.
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