Michigan was hit with severe financial penalties as the long-running, sign-stealing saga came to a close on Friday

The NCAA levied fines, recruiting prohibitions, and show-cause penalties against Michigan football but did not vacate wins or impose a postseason ban. The NCAA determined that vacating wins was inappropriate because no ineligible players competed and the violations did not affect game outcomes.

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