NCAA launches investigation into Michigan football for alleged sign-stealing

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College football's governing body, the NCAA, has notified the Michigan football that the program is under investigation alleged sign-stealing. NCAA officials also notified the Big Ten Conference of the investigation on Wednesday.

Michigan released a statement saying the university is cooperating with the conference and the NCAA. "The university is fully cooperating with the Big Ten and NCAA. The investigation is ongoing and will not impact Saturday’s game," the university said in a statement. "At the University of Michigan, we are committed to the highest ethical and integrity standards for all members of our community."

The Wolverines are undefeated and will remain in-state this weekend to play Michigan State.

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A Michigan football helmet sits on the field following a college football game between the Michigan Wolverines and Indiana Hoosiers on October 8, 2022, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. (James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Big Ten did not provide further details but stated that it had notified Michigan’s upcoming opponents about the investigation.

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"The Big Ten Conference considers the integrity of competition to be of utmost importance and will continue to monitor the investigation," the conference said in a statement.

According to a Yahoo Sports report, Michigan allegedly sent people to games of teams they are scheduled to play in the near future in an effort to gather information on signs used to call plays on offense and defense.

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