Michigan’s football program was hit with a sweeping NCAA punishment for a two-year sign‑stealing operation. The package includes tens of millions in fines, a 25% reduction in official visits, a 14‑week recruiting communications ban, and a budget/sh scholarship penalty that drags into 2025‑26. Sherrone Moore faces a three‑game ban this season and a two‑year show‑cause; Connor Stalions receives an eight‑year show‑cause; Jim Harbaugh faces a 10‑year show‑cause tied to past actions but is coaching in the NFL with the Chargers. The NCAA noted no rule against sign‑stealing itself, but barred scouts at opponents’ games and recording signals electronically. Michigan opens 2024 at home vs New Mexico State and then at Oklahoma, with Tony Petitti signaling the potential for no further sanctions. For fantasy and betting, the upheaval could stress recruiting pipelines and roster stability, even as the immediate season’s on‑field impact appears limited.