Wrists have been slapped in the Michigan Wolverines sign-stealing scandal. The university received a significant fine, and head coach Sherrone Moore is expected to serve a third one-game suspension sometime in the 2026 season after already slated to be out for Weeks 3 and 4 in the 2025 season.

Michigan's sanctions are finally handed down. A 28-team College Football Playoff is proposed. Virginia Tech's AD pleads for money after expressing concern about a super league and the SMU's Rhett Lashlee bashes a recent change in the FPI.

Michigan relied heavily on its defense last season and the unit should be a strength again in 2025. How good will it be? MLive’s Michigan football beat writers give their answers below. Andrew Kahn, Aaron McMann, and Ryan Zuke share their thoughts on Michigan’s defense before the Aug. 30 season opener against New Mexico.

The Michigan Wolverines announced that they will appeal the NCAA Committee on Infractions’ ruling related to the Connor Stalions’ advanced scouting case, per ESPN.

“BREAKING: Five-Star RB Savion Hiter has Committed to Michigan! The 5’11 205 RB from Mineral, VA chose the Wolverines over Tennessee, Ohio State, & Georgia,” Hayes Fawcett said in a post. “He’s ranked as the No. 1 RB in the ‘26 Class (per Rivals).”

The Michigan Wolverines' football program was given four years of probation and future fines expected to exceed $20 million as the result of its past sign stealing scandal on Friday. Head coach Sherrone Moore is expected to serve a self-imposed two-game suspension plus an additional one-game suspension.

Despite the NCAA punishment being 'light' in the eyes of many rivals and media, Michigan is appealing the verdict.