India, Aug. 16 -- The NCAA has officially penalized the University of Michigan football program following an investigation into a sign-stealing scheme involving former staff member Connor Stalions.

In a public statement, the NCAA said the program broke several rules, including off-campus in-person scouting, giving recruits improper benefits, improper communication during recruitment, and not properly monitoring the program. It also said individuals involved failed to cooperate with the investigation.

According to the NCAA, "The scouting violations orchestrated by former football staff member Connor Stalions were corroborated by interview testimonies, ticket receipts and transfer data and other evidence."

A show-cause is a penalty the N...