3 Big Ten schools shared Michigan signals ahead of last year's conference title game: report

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The University of Michigan has reportedly sent information to the Big Ten claiming Rutgers, Ohio State and Purdue "engaged in communication about the Wolverines' signals."

Prior to last year's Big Ten championship game against Michigan, Purdue reportedly received offensive signals from OSU, while the New Jersey school allegedly sent defensive signals to the Boilermakers, accoring to ESPN.

The new wrinkle in the case is not expected to affect any potential punishment for the Wolverines in their sign-stealing accusations. It also is unknown if these new allegations regarding Michigan's Big Ten rivals violate NCAA rules or the conference's sportsmanship policy.

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A backdrop of Big Ten logos during the Big Ten Conference media days July 26, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

All four schools involved did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Michigan announced last week that Connor Stalions, the accused ringleader of an alleged sign-stealing scheme, resigned after earlier reports said he was fired. 

It was revealed Oct. 18 the NCAA was investigating the football program for stealing signs. Since the investigation began, more damning evidence of Stalions' alleged involvement has emerged.

An unnamed former coach from college football's Division III claimed Stalions gave him "a couple hundred dollars" for the recordings of the Wolverines' future opponents, ESPN reported. The coach added that he received free tickets and shared the footage via an iPhone photo album. 

Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, right, watches