The NCAA handed down punishments to Central Michigan and four former staff members, including coach Jim McElwain, for their roles in the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal . Every coach received a show-cause order, and the school was hit with a fine.

During Central Michigan's season-opener against Michigan State in 2023, Stalions snuck onto the team's sideline with the help of assistant coach Jake Kostner, equipment manager Nate Mason and recruiting director Mike McGee. Stalions, then associated with the Michigan coaching staff, offered to help the Chippewas decipher the Spartans' signs.

When the allegations first emerged, McElwain claimed to have no knowledge of the plot.

"We ... were totally unaware of it," McElwain said at the time. "I certainly don't condone it in any w

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