Sherrone Moore declines to comment on NCAA investigation into Michigan: 'We're not worried about that'

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The NCAA is still investigating Michigan for the sign-stealing scandal that rocked the college football world last fall. At the 2024 Big Ten Media Days, Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore declined to go into detail about the investigation.

“As far as the NCAA, I’m not looking to comment about that. We’re not worried about that,” Moore said. “We’re just really worried about what we have going on with our team and our football program and we’ll go from there.”

Moore was the offensive coordinator for Michigan last season. He was promoted to head coach in the offseason after former head coach Jim Harbaugh left the program to take over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Harbaugh, Moore and other Michigan staffers came under fire in the 2023 campaign after Wolverines assistant coach Connor Stalions was accused of attending opponents’ games and recording their play-calling signals.

Teams are allowed to decode opponents’ signals during a game naturally. However, it is illegal to scout other teams in person and record their sidelines, which Stalions was accused of doing. Michigan and Stalions parted ways shortly after the reports emerged.

Nonetheless, a whirlwind of questions remained. Before a comprehensive investigation could take place, the Big Ten Conference independently leveled a three-game suspension on Harbaugh. He was forced to miss pivotal games against Penn State, Maryland and Ohio State.

In Harbaugh’s absence, Moore served as the team’s head coach, leading the Wolverines to three straight victories. Upon Harbaugh’s return, Michigan defeated Iowa in the Big Ten Championship and eventually took home the national title.

Tony Petitti elaborates on NCAA investigation into Michigan

While the Big Ten disciplined Michigan, the NCAA has not punished the program yet. Earlier this week, Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti opened up on the investigation’s current status.

“I don’t know a timetable,” Petitti said. “I’m not aware yet about when the NCAA will come to any final determination, whatever that might be.

“I can tell you it was a collaborative process inside the conference office with staff first trying to understand, gather information,” Petitti continued. “There was a lot of cooperation with the NCAA in terms of information that we had access to. Working with our administrators and ultimately our presidents and chancellors as well. So, it was a completely collaborative process.”

For now, Michigan will simply focus on the season ahead. On Aug. 31, Sherrone Moore will make his debut as Michigan’s official head coach as the Wolverines square off against Fresno State.