Michigan given three-year probation, recruiting penalties by NCAA for football violations

Yahoo Sports— Michigan and five current or former staff members of its football program have reach an agreement with the NCAA on recruiting violations and...

Scioto Post—Michigan Football Program Placed on Probation, Faces Penalties Over NCAA Violations. In a stunning development for college football, the University of Michigan’s esteemed football program has been plunged into turmoil as it faces a three-year probation period and additional penalties from the NCAA. These sanctions come as a result of violations committed during a COVID-19 dead period and the improper involvement of non-coaching staff members under […]

The Washington Times—Michigan gets 3 years of probation for football recruiting violations; case vs. Jim Harbaugh pending. Michigan was given three years of probation, fined and hit with recruiting limits by the NCAA on Tuesday after football coaches and staff had impermissible contact with recruits and players under then-coach Jim Harbaugh while access was restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

NBC News—University of Michigan football program penalized for Covid-era recruiting violations, NCAA says. The NCAA on Tuesday penalized the defending national champions Michigan Wolverines football team, accusing the program and non-coaches of impermissible contacts with student athletes during the Covid-19 pandemic. The NCAA has reached an agreement on the recruiting violations and coaching activities with the university and five individuals who currently, or previously, worked for the football program, according to a statement. The penalties include three-years probation, a fine, recruiting...