Paul Finebaum Rips Michigan After NCAA Ruling on Sign-Stealing Scandal originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The NCAA put the hammer to Michigan over an alleged sign-stealing scandal, fining the program heavily going forward. It did not, however, touch the program’s 2023 national title. Michigan is allowed to publicly claim the title it won on the field,

The recent NCAA report detailed a fractured dynamic between the football program and the school’s compliance department.

Joel Klatt shared his thoughts on the Michigan Wolverines being penalized by the NCAA for sign stealing. He explained how the fines could impact their future recruiting classes. Joel explained why taking away revenue is a big deal in the era of revenue sharing.

Michigan's sanctions are finally handed down. A 28-team College Football Playoff is proposed. Virginia Tech's AD pleads for money after expressing concern about a super league and the SMU's Rhett Lashlee bashes a recent change in the FPI.

The NCAA report outlines Connor Stalions standing in disguise on the Central Michigan sideline for the 2023 opener at Michigan State: "Stalions attended that game in part to decipher Michigan State’s signals, but also to help a Central Michigan staff member with play calling."

The NCAA fined Michigan tens of millions of dollars for a sign-stealing scandal that has loomed over college football’s winningest program for nearly two years.

The NCAA has partnered up with Hey Dude once again, this time releasing a slip-on shoe featuring some of the top teams heading into the 2025-26 football season.