Rival fans were hoping for much, much worse -- so was SEC fanatic Paul Finebaum, apparently. On the Paul Finebaum Show, Finebaum opened up by bashing the NCAA on its penalties to Michigan.

"The NCAA found no evidence that Jim Harbaugh or Michigan coaches directed or had knowledge of low-level staffer's Connor Stalions' alleged off-campus scouting operation," Safie wrote on X. "Jim Harbaugh made a statement in October 2023 that he had no knowledge, and that's supported."

NCAA rules that Michigan engaged in a scouting scheme, but it did not impose a postseason ban. Jim Harbaugh is effectively banned from collegiate ranks until 2038.