Michigan was hit with severe financial penalties as the long-running, sign-stealing saga came to a close on Friday

The NCAA levied fines, recruiting prohibitions, and show-cause penalties against Michigan football but did not vacate wins or impose a postseason ban. The NCAA determined that vacating wins was inappropriate because no ineligible players competed and the violations did not affect game outcomes.

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