Reports: Michigan receives sign-stealing NOA from NCAA

Field Level Media|published: Mon 26th August, 15:12 2024

A Michigan football helmet on the field during warmup at the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

The Michigan Wolverines on Sunday received a notice of allegations from the NCAA stemming from an alleged sign-stealing scandal amid the team's national championship run last season, multiple media outlets reported.

The program has 90 days to respond to the NOA, which, per the Detroit Free Press, accuses first-year head coach Sherrone Moore and six other team staff members of violating NCAA rules.

The NCAA would have 60 days to reply to Michigan's response. From there, the NCAA would evaluate scheduling a potential hearing on the Committee of Infractions, which could occur after the 2024 season.

"The NCAA can confirm that a Notice of Allegations has been distributed to the school and involved parties in the Michigan investigation," the NCAA said in a release. "To protect the integrity of the infractions process as the case progresses forward, the NCAA will not provide any further comment on the specifics included."

Per ESPN, a draft of the NOA leaked earlier this month revealed that Moore could be suspended for allegedly deleting over 50 text messages with former Wolverines staff member Connor Stalions last October.

Stalions allegedly bought tickets to attend games featuring Michigan's future opponents to illegally steal signs using technology. He resigned last year on Nov. 3, roughly two weeks after being suspended amid the sandal.

ESPN reported that the allegations could result in a Level 2 violation for Moore, who could also classify as a repeat offender following a past investigation into recruiting violations in 2021.

Former Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh and two additional ex-staffers were accused of Level 1 violations -- the most major -- for their alleged involvement in the sign-stealing scandal, per ESPN.

Harbaugh became the Los Angeles Chargers' head coach in January, leaving Moore as Michigan's lone remaining staff member linked to the sign-stealing allegations.

The No. 9 Wolverines host Fresno State in the season opener on Saturday.

--Field Level Media

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