College football’s winningest program is shrouded in controversy. Third-ranked Michigan hosts second-ranked Ohio State on Saturday, with a spot in the Big Ten title game and a path to the College Football Playoff at stake. But this weekend’s meeting, as well as a potential playoff spot, will far from define the Wolverines’ season. Things got off to an ominous start, with a self-imposed three-game suspension for head coach Jim Harbaugh resulting from a recruiting violation the NCAA is still in the process of investigating. Now the program is at the centre of a sign-stealing scandal that’s shaking up college football. Harbaugh was suspended for three more games on Nov. 11 – this time by the Big Ten – following an NCAA probe into Michigan staffer Connor Stalions, who was alleged to have purchased tickets to more than 30 games over three seasons in order to scout and steal signs from…
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