The NCAA has released its findings on the Michigan football scandal, revealing “overwhelming evidence” of an impermissible scouting scheme by the team. The report, which includes details from former analyst Connor Stalions, shows that Michigan attempted to gain a competitive advantage by gathering information about opponents’ strategies.
Stalions, who admitted to throwing his phone and hard drive into a pond in an attempt to destroy evidence, cooperated with the investigation but provided “some of the worst” testimony the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions has ever seen. The NCAA says it may never know the full extent of the scheme or whether former coach Jim Harbaugh knew about it.
Some notable revelations include:
* Stalions called his spy network the “KGB”
* He spent $35,000 on tickets in one season
* Michigan’s compliance office was viewed as “scum of the Earth” by Harbaugh
* 56 instances of off-campus scouting were uncovered across 52 contests
The NCAA has deemed the most serious offense a Level 1 violation, the most serious threat to the integrity of college football. The scandal is likely to have far-reaching consequences for Michigan football and its coaches.
Source: https://eu.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2025/08/16/connor-stalions-michigan-football-punishment-ncaa-takeaways/85679484007