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

The NCAA leveled its punishment against Michigan football Aug. 15, including large fine, Connor Stalions show-cause for sign-stealing scandal.

Michigan was spared a postseason ban and vacating wins, including from the 2023 national title season when the inquiry was launched that October.

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.

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

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

Michigan learned its fate this week after the NCAA revealed its full punishment for the Wolverines football program in the wake of the sign-stealing controversy. As expected, Michigan will appeal that decision.

The Michigan Wolverines will finally be facing the music when it comes to the NCAA infractions case that has taken almost two years to develop. The sign-stealing scandal that has overtaken much of the conversation about the 2023-24 National Championship team has created an unending conversation