The Michigan Wolverines football program faces a substantial financial penalty after the NCAA uncovered a multi-year sign-stealing scheme led by Connor Stalions.

Michigan receives no postseason ban or vacated wins for its sign-stealing scandal even though the NCAA found “overwhelming evidence” that it broke NCAA rules.

Michigan did not receive a postseason ban, and its 2023 national championship remained untouched. Here's why, according to the NCAA.

The Wolverines were not banned from the postseason. Were they given preferential treatment compared to Washington State, for example?

The NCAA said Michigan’s violations were “sufficient grounds” for a multi-year postseason ban but avoided giving one because it would “unfairly penalize student-athletes.”

Michigan football avoided the most serious punishment after the NCAA revealed its verdict for the sign-stealing controversy.

Outside of Connor Stalions, if anyone has been the face of Michigan football's 'signgate' saga, it's been ESPN reporter Pete Thamel. The one reporting on the allegations throughout the process, he became a villain to fans in Ann Arbor and a hero to those in Columbus and East Lansing.