In an effort to prove gaining signs made no difference, he own-goaled himself. Over the weekend, a report surfaced that TCU coach Sonny Dykes — who led the Horned Frogs to a somewhat surprising 51-45 win over U-M in the 2022 Fiesta Bowl in a College Football Playoff semifinal — was tipped off the Wolverines had his team's signals.

Former Michigan football staff member Connor Stalions, whose actions triggered an NCAA investigation into sign-stealing, says he knew almost every signal opponents used in seven games over two seasons.