The NCAA has imposed a series of penalties on the University of Michigan's football program following an investigation into a sign-stealing scandal that occurred before and during the 2023 national championship run. The sanctions include a fine initially reported at $20 million, potentially rising to $36 million, which affects various aspects of the football program's budget, scholarships, and postseason revenue. Michigan's football coach Sherrone Moore was suspended for three games, and both Moore and former coach Jim Harbaugh received show-cause orders, with Harbaugh's lasting ten years starting in 2028. Despite the severity of the infractions, Michigan was not subjected to a postseason ban nor had any victories vacated. The NCAA highlighted an “off-campus, in-person scouting scheme” orchestrated by a former staffer as the core violation. Michigan plans to appeal the fines, seeking to reduce or eliminate the financial penalties. Jim Harbaugh has distanced himself from the controversy and declined to comment extensively on the sanctions. The NCAA's decision has sparked debate about the effectiveness of current enforcement measures, with some commentators describing the penalties as lenient relative to the violations. The ruling is seen as indicative of a shift away from postseason bans in NCAA disciplinary actions.