NCAA Continues Investigation into Michigan Sign-Stealing Allegations as University Urges Big Ten Commissioner for Due Process

University of Michigan President Santa Ono urges Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti to respect due process, amid calls from other Big Ten schools for immediate discipline on sign-stealing allegations, while NCAA investigation focuses on former Michigan analyst Connor Stalions who recently resigned.

The NCAA is currently investigating allegations that Michigan conducted off-campus scouting and sign-stealing, focussing particularly on Connor Stalions, a Wolverines staff member who recently resigned amidst the controversy.
Fox Sports play-by-play man Tim Brando has criticized the media's handling of the situation, arguing that due process should be honored and that leaks from anonymous sources are unfairly shaping the narrative.
University of Michigan President Santa Ono sent a letter to Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti, urging him to respect the due process of the investigation and indicating that the reputations and livelihoods of coaches, students, and the program shouldn't be sacrificed due to a rush to judgement.
Despite the email from Ono, there is ongoing pressure on Petitti from other Big Ten schools to take action against Michigan independent of the NCAA's investigation, as Commissioner Petitti has the authority to impose discipline under the Big Ten's sportsmanship policy.
If Petitti decides to take action, sources suggest that he's more likely to target Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh with a suspension, rather than impose a team-related penalty. If the discipline exceeds a two-game suspension, approval from the Big Ten's Joint Group Executive Committee would be required.