The perception of the Michigan football program has changed quite a bit in recent weeks. On the field, the Wolverines are one of the best teams in the country as they have dominated every game they have played in. Michigan is 8-0 and ranked #3 in the country, but they are now dealing with an NCAA investigation due to alleged sign-stealing. Connor Stalions, a low-level staffer for the Wolverines, was suspended with pay because of the situation. It was discovered that he has bought tickets to numerous college football games across the country in recent years, and he gave the tickets to other people so that they could film the sidelines of future Michigan opponents

On Wednesday, numerous ESPN staff members began taking shots at the Michigan football program, and they are demanding action from the Big Ten to stop the Wolverines from going to the College Football Playoff. It was interesting to see from people like Paul Finebaum as he originally sided with Michigan, but his stance has apparently changed. Another prominent ESPN personality that spoke on the situation was Stephen A Smith, as he talked about it on First Take.

At this point, it’s very unlikely that the NCAA investigation is solved before the end of the season. These things drag on for a long time, and even if they issue a punishment to Michigan today, the Wolverines would have 90 days to respond, and that would take us into the offseason.

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