Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti has appealed to the NCAA Committee on Infractions, suggesting that Michigan’s football program should not face additional sanctions related to a sign-stealing scheme. The conference believes the university has been penalized enough and is advocating for leniency.

The NCAA’s committee on infractions has wrapped up a pivotal two-day hearing examining potential punishments for the University of Michigan’s football program over allegations of impermissible scouting and sign-stealing. Former staffer Connor Stalions was present as the proceedings concluded, marking a significant moment in the case.