The Michigan coach, Sherrone Moore, was suspended for three games over the 2025 and 2026 seasons due to his involvement in a sign-stealing scandal from the 2023 season. Moore's suspension resulted from NCAA rules violations connected to the scandal, including allegations that he deleted 52 text messages with a former Michigan staffer, Connor Stalions, who orchestrated the sign-stealing scheme. Michigan self-imposed a two-game suspension on Moore for the 2025 season, and the NCAA later added a third game suspension for the 2026 season opener. Moore is prohibited from participating in team activities during the suspension games, which include matchups against Central Michigan, Nebraska, and Western Michigan in Germany. The scandal also led to a substantial financial penalty for Michigan, and other staff and coaches received sanctions as well.