Urban Meyer Criticizes Michigan Coach Suspension Amid NCAA Scandal

Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore is set to serve a two-game suspension during the 2025 season as part of the university's self-imposed sanctions related to the 2023 sign-stealing scandal involving former assistant Connor Stalions. The NCAA recovered deleted text messages between Moore and Stalions, prompting the suspension in an effort to mitigate potential NCAA penalties. Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has strongly condemned lying to the NCAA, asserting that coaches who do so should be banned from Division I coaching, arguing that harsher personal consequences would better uphold college football's integrity. Meyer criticized past NCAA punishments like vacating wins or titles as insufficient and believes firing involved coaches would send a stronger message to deter future violations. However, Meyer's comments have sparked backlash due to his own controversial coaching history, including suspensions related to disciplinary issues. The scandal also previously resulted in a three-game suspension for former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, highlighting the ongoing fallout from the sign-stealing investigation.