Michigan has officially received a Notice of Allegations (NOA) from the NCAA regarding the investigation into alleged sign-stealing by former Wolverines analyst, Connor Stalions. The NOA was handed over to the school and other involved parties, according to CBS Sports' Brandon Marcello.

The NCAA policy grants Michigan 90 days to respond to the allegations, meaning the Wolverines have until late November to address the accusations. Following their response, the NCAA may schedule a meeting of the Committee on Infractions to hear Michigan's case. However, this meeting could potentially take place well after the 2024 season concludes.

In a statement, the NCAA confirmed the distribution of the NOA while refraining from commenting on the specifics, aiming to protect the integrity of the infractions process as it progresses forward.

A leaked draft version of the NOA had surfaced three weeks ago, but one significant development has occurred since then. Former staffers Jesse Minter and Denard Robinson, who were accused of violations, have chosen to work with the NCAA on a negotiated resolution, as per NBC Sports. The remaining participants will undergo the Committee on Infractions proceedings.

The initial draft of the NOA implicated Michigan coach Sherrone Moore in Level II violations. Investigators claimed that Moore had allegedly deleted text messages between himself and Stalions. If found guilty, Moore could face suspension. Notably, Moore's previous punishments in a separate NCAA investigation related to illegal recruiting practices during the COVID-19 dead period could classify him as a "repeat violator." Former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, who now coaches the Los Angeles Chargers, received a four-year show-cause penalty from the NCAA for his involvement in the recruiting violations case.

The sign-stealing case implicated Stalions, Robinson, former assistant coach Chris Partridge, and former head coach Jim Harbaugh in Level I violations. Additionally, the school faces Level I charges for a "pattern of noncompliance."

According to the leaked draft notice, Stalions is alleged to have spearheaded a sizeable sign-stealing operation. Reports claim that he purchased tickets for over 30 games and employed "illegal technology" to steal signs. The NOA also accuses Stalions of donning a disguise while on the sideline of a Central Michigan game in an attempt to illegally scout rival Michigan State. ESPN reports that Stalions allegedly removed computer hard drives from the Michigan football offices and provided a Michigan player with a sheet containing opponent play calls.

Stalions is set to appear in an upcoming Netflix documentary where he will reportedly discuss his alleged wrongdoing. The documentary is slated for release on Tuesday. As the investigation became public, Stalions was released from his position at Michigan.

Amidst the alleged scandal, Harbaugh was suspended for the final three games of the 2023 season by the Big Ten. However, he returned to lead the Wolverines to their first national championship since 1997 before departing to coach the Chargers. Currently, Sherrone Moore is the only staff member named in the allegations who remains with the university.

Michigan now faces the challenge of crafting its response to the allegations, aiming to address the claims outlined in the NOA. The outcome of this investigation could have significant repercussions on the university's football program and its standing in the NCAA.