Michigan’s college football team could start the season without their head coach for the second year in a row due to alleged NCAA rule violations. Sherrone Moore, the new head coach, is accused of deleting text messages related to a sign-stealing scandal investigation. The allegations are classified as a Level 2 violation, with Level 1 being the most severe. The university is cooperating with the NCAA investigation, but there is no update on the status at this time.
Moore took over as head coach after Jim Harbaugh left for the Los Angeles Chargers, following a national championship win. Harbaugh denies knowledge of any impermissible scouting activities but could face Level 1 violations. The former low-level recruiting staffer, Connor Stalions, resigned from his role amidst the investigation. Despite the controversies, Michigan won the College Football Playoff title.
Michigan’s title defense begins against Fresno State, with a rematch against Washington later in the season. The team is now rivals with Washington after conference realignment. A player from the championship-winning team, Blake Corum, defended the legitimacy of the title, citing victories over top teams. The Associated Press contributed to the report.
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