NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee Denies Connor Stalions’ Appeal Over Sign-Stealing Investigation Rulings

The NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee has rejected Connor Stalions' appeal regarding his involvement in Michigan's sign-stealing scandal. In August 2025, the NCAA Committee on Infractions concluded that Stalions orchestrated impermissible scouting by directing individuals to attend and film future opponents' signal callers. He also failed to cooperate with the NCAA's investigation, allegedly destroying his phone and computer hard drives.

The NCAA classified the violations as Level I-Aggravated, imposing an eight-year show-cause penalty on Stalions. He appealed on grounds of procedural errors and misapplication of the scouting bylaw, but the Infractions Appeals Committee upheld the original decision and penalties. This resolution maintains significant repercussions for Stalions and underscores the NCAA's stance on maintaining integrity in collegiate sports.