Over the last few weeks, the college football world has been rocked by the Michigan sign-stealing scandal.
Fortunately, there are no clear ties to the world of online sports betting. Nevertheless, bettors and non-bettors alike are keen to read up on all the details and angles of the unfolding story.'
Michigan Football Scandal
Michigan has been accused of proactively stealing signs by traveling to opponents' games to observe their sideline codes for play-calling.'
Stealing signs isn't strictly illegal in and of itself, but it can turn into an illegal act depending on how you go about it.'
Michigan's alleged actions here are clearly over the line according to NCAA rules, which specify that, “Off-campus, in-person scouting of future opponents (in the same season) is prohibited.”
For more on the nuts and bolts of sign stealing, you can check out my other explainer: What Is Sign Stealing In Football?