Central Michigan will be placed on two years of NCAA probation, while former coach Jim McElwain and three of his former staff members were hit with penalties for their roles in arranging for former Michigan staffer Conor Stalions to be on the sideline for a Chippeawas’ 2023 game against Michigan State.

Known for his alleged role in Michigan’s sign-stealing scheme, Stallions revealed on social media earlier this year that for seven games over two seasons, including Michigan’s 2023 national championship campaign, he knew virtually all of the opponents’ signals.

Although the case summary does not show any direct involvement by McElwain, he was found to be responsible under the NCAA’s head coach responsibility rules. Retired since the end of the 2024 season, he was given a two-year show-caus

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