Former Michigan football staffer Connor Stalions, who found himself at the center of a sign-stealing scandal during the 2023 season, resurfaced to celebrate the Wolverines’ remarkable victory in the CFP national championship game. Stalions, once an off-field analyst for the team, had left his position and gone offline during an NCAA investigation.
Michigan’s decisive 34-13 triumph over Washington in the title match prompted Stalions to reactivate his social media account and share an animated image expressing his joy for the Wolverines’ success.
— Connor Stalions (@cpstalions) January 9, 2024
Stalions had faced allegations of purchasing tickets to games against fellow Big Ten Conference and potential College Football Playoff rivals, subsequently engaging in scouting activities and recording videos to decipher their in-game signals. This covert operation was intended to provide Michigan with a competitive edge, despite being in violation of NCAA regulations regarding in-person scouting.
The consequences of the scandal were significant, leading to Stalions resigning from his role and a suspension for Michigan’s head coach, Jim Harbaugh, during the final three games of the regular season. Harbaugh’s future with the Wolverines remains uncertain, as NFL teams are rumored to be considering him for their head coaching positions.