Michigan was spared a postseason ban and vacating wins, including from the 2023 national title season when the inquiry was launched that October.

Judgment day has come for Michigan football and the ruling from the NCAA wasn't nearly as bad as some had thought. The Wolverines finally received their penalti

Before beating Washington in the CFP National Championship game, Michigan beat Alabama in the CFP semifinal at the Rose Bowl 27-20 in overtime. An errant snap by former Crimson Tide center Seth McLaughlin allowed the Wolverines to stop Alabama on a fourth-and-goal Jalen Milroe run play at the 3-yard line to secure the win.