Michigan, Sherrone Moore Withdraw Appeals In NCAA Advanced Scouting Case

Michigan and Sherrone Moore have dropped their appeals in an NCAA infractions case. Moore and the Wolverines were issued punishments in August relating to an illegal advanced scouting operation, which was led by former Michigan staffer Connor Stallions and took place from 2021-23.

Michigan announced it planned to appeal the decision on Aug. 15.

“In a number of instances the decision makes fundamental errors in interpreting NCAA bylaws; and it includes a number of conclusions that are directly contrary to the evidence — or lack of evidence — in the record,” the university said in a statement at the time.

However, Moore dropped his appeal on Sept. 29, while Michigan dropped its appeal on Oct. 6, according to the NCAA Division I Infractions Dashboard.

Michigan will have to pay a fine equivalent to its postseason revenue for this season and next season, plus 10 percent of its football budget and 10 percent of its football scholarships for this season.

According to reports, the fine could total Michigan over $30 million. Michigan was also issued four years of probation, a 25 percent reduction in 2025-26 official visits for recruits and a 14-week prohibition on recruiting communications during the probation period. Moore, who was issued a two-year show-cause order, served a two-game suspension during this season and will sit out of Michigan’s season-opener next year against Western Michigan.

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