Former Michigan Staffer Knew Opponent Signals in Seven Games

Former Michigan football staffer Connor Stalions has admitted on social media that he knew nearly every signal used by opponents in seven games across the 2021 and 2022 seasons, including high-profile matchups such as the 2022 College Football Playoff against TCU. Stalions responded to TCU coach Sonny Dykes, who claimed his team benefited from changing their signs before their victory over Michigan, by insisting that sign-stealing was not the decisive factor in Michigan’s wins or losses. He attributed Michigan’s losses to poor tackling and the strength of opponents like Georgia, while crediting their victories to execution in fundamental football areas. The sign-stealing revelations led to NCAA investigations, the resignation of Stalions, and a three-game suspension for former head coach Jim Harbaugh. Current head coach Sherrone Moore, implicated in the investigation for allegedly deleting messages with Stalions, faces a proposed two-game, self-imposed suspension as Michigan awaits further NCAA decisions. The scandal continues to impact the program as it prepares for the upcoming season.