Michigan has received its long-awaited punishment from the NCAA for its impermissible in-person scouting scheme orchestrated by former analyst Connor Stalions.
For many Buckeye fans, it's less of a slap and more of a poke on the wrist.
A fine is the harshest sanction levied against the Wolverines, one equivalent to two years of lost postseason revenue, 10% of its football budget, 10% of its football scholarships and an additional $50,000. ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that it "could be in the range of $30 million" total.
On top of his self-imposed two-game suspension in 2025, Michigan coach Sherrone Moore will also be suspended for one game in 2026 and was handed a two-year show-cause penalty.