The NCAA released its case summary Thursday, after two years of investigations. Four former CMU football staff members were punished.

Central Michigan receives a fine and probation while Jim McElwain and three other former Central Michigan staffers receive show-cause penalties for arranging for Connor Stalions to be on its sideline in 2023.

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Stalions, the central figure in the Michigan sign-stealing operation, was memorably seen on a Central Michigan sideline in 2023 wearing team gear.

Former Central Michigan coach Jim McElwain and three of his former staff members face coaching restrictions and potential suspensions after agreeing to the punishments following an NCAA investigation into their role in an alleged sign-stealing scandal.

Central Michigan was fined and placed on probation as four former coaches were penalized for the Connor Stalions 2023 sideline incident.

The NCAA has found sportsmanship violations within the Central Michigan University football program related to the Connor Stalions investigation

Central Michigan plays at Kent State on Nov. 19. Buffalo hosts Miami (OH) on Nov. 19.