The NCAA finally handed Michigan its punishment(s) for the Connor Stallions' sign-stealing saga that came out to the world in the midst of the Wolverines' natio

The Michigan football program will not be stripped of their 2023 College Football Playoff title after the Connor Stalions investigation.

Nov 23, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Cameron Brandt (91) rushes on defense at Northwestern Wildcats offensive lineman Caleb Tiernan (72) in the second half t Michigan Stadium. Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

As we continue previewing Northwestern’s 2025 football opponents, we reach the 10th game on the ‘Cats schedule. This time it’s the team of maize and blue, the Michigan Wolverines. Wrigley Field will be prepped for football as the team across Lake Michigan will make the trip to Chicago in November.

The 2025 season marks a new and challenging era for the Michigan Wolverines. After a historic national championship run in 2023, the Wolverines enter the second year of head coach’s Sherrone Moore tenure and a roster that has seen significant turnover.

Tony Garcia is the Michigan Wolverines beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on X at @RealTonyGarcia.

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