A Central Michigan University source has confirmed that CMU football coaching staff requested Connor Stalions​ to assist its staff during CMU's 2023 season opener against Michigan State University.

The bluster over former Michigan Wolverines football staffer Connor Stalions picked up again over the weekend with the NCAA handing down its sanctions on Friday, which U-M will appeal. One of the most striking visuals of the saga was photos and video of Stalions appearing on the sideline for Central Michigan in its 2023 opener at Michigan State.

Central Michigan is under NCAA investigation for its role in Stalions attending the game. Since, then-head coach Jim McElwain and former offensive coordinator Jake Kostner -- both of whom were previously on Michigan's staff -- have lost their roles in Mount Pleasant.