Connor Stalions and Michigan alleged cheating scandal: Timeline and everything fans need to know

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The alleged cheating scandal involving the Michigan football team continues to grow, and it all centers around Connor Stalions.

As OutKick readers and college football fans know, the Michigan Wolverines have been getting absolutely hammered over allegations Stalions ran an elaborate sign-stealing operation with tentacles all over the country.

Worried that you might have missed some details? Don’t sweat it because this is OutKick’s guide on everything fans need to know. Next time you’re in a debate with a rabid fan arguing one side, pull this up and you’ll be covered.

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Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh walks through the tunnel prior to  a college football game between the Michigan State Spartans and Michigan Wolverines on October 21, 2023 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI.  (Adam Ruff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

This is the main question that people have, and the answer isn’t nearly as complicated as some might think. The Wolverines are accused of setting up and executing a complex plan to cheat by recording opponents’ signals in direct violation of NCAA rules.

It’s not against NCAA rules to monitor a team’s signs while playing them and attempting to decipher them. That’s something every program does, and it’d be foolish not to.

That’s not what Michigan is accused of doing. If it was just that, then we wouldn’t be having this conversation. Jim Harbaugh’s program is accused of conducting advanced scouting and filming sidelines in order to steal signals. It’s a direct and clear violation of NCAA rules if true.

By knowing the plays ahead of time, Michigan would