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Sawyer, Stalions Clash Over Alleged 2022 Michigan Sign-Stealing

Their exchange highlights ongoing uncertainty as the NCAA prepares a final ruling on Level I sign-stealing allegations.

Nov 26, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) escapes tackle by Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) on his way to the endzone for a touchdown during the first half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch Ncaa Football Michigan Wolverines At Ohio State Buckeyes
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Overview

  • In a recent podcast, former Ohio State linebacker Jack Sawyer claimed Michigan’s defense decoded an unpracticed screen pass to secure a 45-23 win in 2022.
  • Connor Stalions responded on X with four bullet points disputing Sawyer’s account, noting Ohio State had run the Slot YY formation previously and detailing the play’s “Y Delay” signal.
  • The NCAA issued a notice of allegations to Michigan in August 2024, citing multiple Level I violations for paying scouts over $15,000 to record future opponents’ signals.
  • As of late July 2025, the NCAA has not delivered its final decision on the advanced scouting investigation, leaving the program’s fate unresolved.
  • The public back-and-forth underscores the intensity of the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry and deepens scrutiny of Michigan’s advanced scouting practices.