The NCAA finalized and released its punishments for Michigan following their elaborate sign-stealing scandal on Friday afternoon. The repercussions include a $20 million fine of the university, a 10-year show-cause penalty for former head coach Jim Harbaugh, and an eight-year show-cause penalty for supposed ring leader Connor Stalions.

Former coach Connor Stalions received an eight-year show cause penalty from the NCAA for alleged recruiting violations. Stalions' legal team claims the NCAA's investigation was a "sham" and targeted Stalions as part of a vendetta against Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh.

After Connor Stalions received an eight-year show-cause from the NCAA for his involvement in Michigan's sign-stealing saga, his lawyers issued a statement.

"The NCAA found no evidence that Jim Harbaugh or Michigan coaches directed or had knowledge of low-level staffer's Connor Stalions' alleged off-campus scouting operation," Safie wrote on X. "Jim Harbaugh made a statement in October 2023 that he had no knowledge, and that's supported."

The NCAA handed down the punishment for Michigan, Jim Harbaugh, Sherrone Moore, and Connor Stalions. While the Wolverines have to pay nearly $30 million in fine

The 74-page NCAA report detailed the rift between Jim Harbaugh's football program and the Michigan compliance department.