(FOX 2) - The NCAA has imposed several sanctions against Michigan State University athletics over infractions that link back to a former staff member at the football program.
MSU will be on probation for three years, pay a penalty of $30,000, and have restrictions in place for recruiting violations.
The team will also have its wins vacated because of ineligible student athletes at the school.
What we know:
MSU announced it had reached a resolution with the NCAA and the Division 1 Committee on Infractions after self-reporting alleged violations regarding improper recruiting methods.
"Our compliance systems worked as intended," read a joint statement from the MSU President and Vice President. "Once Michigan State became aware of a level 3 violation, we self-reported and followed all a

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