Herm Edwards Receives Five-Year NCAA Penalty Amid ASU Recruiting Scandal

The former Arizona State coach's severance payout of $4.4 million raises questions as university faces severe NCAA sanctions.

Herm Edwards agreed to a five-year show-cause penalty for significant role in ASU's recruiting violations, making it difficult for him to find future coaching jobs.
ASU's decision to pay Edwards a $4.4 million severance package after his resignation in 2022 has sparked controversy and scrutiny.
Multiple ASU staff members also received show-cause penalties, with some facing up to 10 years due to limited cooperation with NCAA investigators.
Arizona State University now tied with SMU for most major infractions in NCAA history, after the football program vacated nine wins from the 2021-22 season.
ASU President Michael Crow and former Athletic Director Ray Anderson have come under fire for their handling of the violations and Edwards' severance.