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

For Michigan fans, the pride of the championship remains. For rivals and neutral observers, the achievement carries an invisible asterisk. It is this asterisk, not the $20 million fine, that defines the punishment. Michigan will always be remembered as a champion, but in the same breath, it will be remembered as a program that cheated.

Jim Harbaugh is refusing to comment on the NCAA's decision to fine the University of Michigan tens of millions of dollars and to suspend head coach Sherrone Moore for a third game due to the sign-stealing scandal that occurred during Harbaugh's tenure at his alma mater.

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 Michigan football program will not be stripped of their 2023 College Football Playoff title after the Connor Stalions investigation.

The NCAA issued heavy fines to Michigan and added to football coach Sherrone Moore's suspension via a ruling related to the Wolverines' sign-stealing scandal.

Before beating Washington in the CFP National Championship game, Michigan beat Alabama in the CFP semifinal at the Rose Bowl 27-20 in overtime. An errant snap by former Crimson Tide center Seth McLaughlin allowed the Wolverines to stop Alabama on a fourth-and-goal Jalen Milroe run play at the 3-yard line to secure the win.

After the NCAA Committee on Infractions released its findings, chair Norman Bay and panelist Kay Norton spoke with reporters, answering their questions about the ruling. First, addressing vacating games and stripping the championship,