US EditionJim Harbaugh Refuses to Comment After NCAA Levies Heavy Penalties on Michigan
Michigan football faces $35 million fine, four years probation, and recruiting limits for a multi-year advanced scouting scheme uncovered by the NCAA involving 56 instances of violations.
- On Friday, the NCAA announced penalties for Michigan, and Jim Harbaugh declined to comment after the Chargers' 23-22 loss at SoFi Stadium.
- On Friday, the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions penalized Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal after a 74-page report detailed 56 instances of advanced scouting by Connor Stalions, involving 2 games, prompting investigation.
- The NCAA’s ruling includes fines potentially exceeding $35 million and forfeiting postseason revenue for two seasons, costing at least $20 million, with no postseason ban for Michigan.
- Jim Harbaugh received a 10-year show cause penalty extending an effective ban until 2038, and Sherrone Moore faces a one-game suspension in 2026, with Michigan planning to appeal, citing bylaw errors.
- Harbaugh shifts focus to the Chargers' Sept. 5 opener in São Paulo after one preseason game remains, aiming to build on their 11-6 campaign.
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Jim Harbaugh won’t talk about Michigan sign-stealing penalties
Jim Harbaugh met with reporters late Saturday and refused to discuss the punishment received by his former program, Michigan. “Like I said to you last year, not engaging,” the Los Angeles Chargers coach said after his team’s final-seconds loss to the Rams in a preseason game in Inglewood, Calif. “I’m done engaging.” Harbaugh led the Wolverines to an undefeated season and the College Football Playoff championship in 2023, but the program was plag…
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