In a shocking revelation, sources have disclosed that the University of Michigan has sent documents to the Big Ten conference, alleging that three conference teams engaged in communication about the Wolverines' signals during the 2022 season. According to reports from ESPN.com, the teams involved are Rutgers, Ohio State, and Purdue.

Purdue, which faced Michigan in the 2022 Big Ten Championship game, reportedly received offensive signals from Ohio State and defensive signals from Rutgers, as per insider sources. It is worth noting that Michigan emerged victorious with a resounding 52-17 win over Rutgers on November 5, followed by a 45-23 victory against Ohio State on November 26, securing the East Division for the Wolverines.

Although it remains uncertain whether the alleged signal sharing between conference teams violates the Big Ten's sportsmanship policy or any NCAA rules, a source from the Big Ten has confirmed that the league has forwarded the information to the NCAA for possible follow-up. Interestingly, the information provided is not expected to impact any potential discipline for Michigan under the sportsmanship policy, the source specified. While NCAA rules do not prohibit in-game signal stealing, they do prohibit schools from engaging in off-campus scouting in advance of games.

In response to the emerging controversy, the Big Ten recently sent a notice of disciplinary action to Michigan. This action is required by the sportsmanship policy in the event that an institution is likely to be subjected to disciplinary action. Michigan has until Wednesday to respond to the Big Ten, potentially facing disciplinary measures. Sources suggest that a suspension for football coach Jim Harbaugh is the likeliest potential discipline.

Adding fuel to the fire, the Associated Press reported on Monday that a former employee at a Big Ten program shared documents with Michigan, revealing the Wolverines' signs and how they specified certain run and pass plays. The documents included descriptions of specific plays along with corresponding signals. According to the AP, the former staff member provided Michigan with screenshots of text-message exchanges with other staff members at Big Ten schools, demonstrating the plan to collect Michigan's signals.

As the allegations unfold, Michigan managed to secure a commanding 43-22 victory over Purdue, claiming their second consecutive Big Ten title and securing a spot in the College Football Playoff.

At the time of reporting, Purdue, Ohio State, and Rutgers have yet to respond to requests for comments on the matter.

It remains to be seen how the conference and NCAA will address these allegations and whether they will have any impact on the Big Ten's sportsmanship policy or NCAA rules moving forward. The implications of signal sharing among conference teams raise questions surrounding fairness and competitive integrity in college football.