The CFP committee explains why the inquiry into sign-stealing has no influence on Michigan’s rating.
The probe had no bearing on the committee’s decision to place the Wolverines third on Tuesday night.
It’s difficult to talk about the Michigan football team these days without mentioning “sign-gate.”
On October 19, it was disclosed that the Wolverines were being investigated by the NCAA for alleged violations of in-person and advanced scouting. The situation’s ambiguity, for which there is little NCAA precedence, has sparked a flurry of conversation over the last two weeks among diehards, casual fans, media members, and even players and coaches, over a variety of rumors, reports, and NCAA bylaws.
It’s difficult to talk about the Michigan football team these days without mentioning “sign-gate.”
On October 19, it was disclosed that the Wolverines were being investigated by the NCAA for alleged violations of in-person and advanced scouting. The situation’s ambiguity, for which there is little NCAA precedence, has sparked a flurry of conversation over the last two weeks among diehards, casual fans, media members, and even players and coaches, over a variety of rumors, reports, and NCAA bylaws.
With Michigan’s bye week following an 8-0 start, the debate has frequently overshadowed the Wolverines’ nation-leading 278-point scoring margin and their 25-game regular-season victory run.
However, the inquiry was not a factor in the College Football Playoff selection committee rating the Wolverines third in Dallas, where the committee published its first rankings for the 2023 season.
“Michigan has played well all season,” said executive director Bill Hancock of the committee when questioned about the investigation. “The truth is that no one knows what happened.” We’re dealing with claims right now… the NCAA is dealing with allegations right now. The committee bases its decisions on what happens on the field, and Michigan has clearly been a dominant team.”
Of course, observers will wonder if Michigan’s team supremacy was boosted by extensive, off-campus scouting of opponents, which has spurred an NCAA inquiry. However, while the committee stated that any postseason ban imposed by the NCAA would be followed, the selection committee stated that they are not the NCAA.
“You have to remember that these are allegations at this point and not facts,” he remarked. “As a result, there is no substantive evidence that anything occurred that could have affected the game.” This committee’s sole function is to assess what occurs on the field during games. That’s why we’ve arrived.”
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