Report: Michigan staff member, former QB, Denard Robinson gets three-year show-cause from NCAA investigation

Former Michigan Assistant Director of Player Personnel Denard Robinson has been hit with a three-year show-cause order due to his association with the Michigan sign-stealing case, Yahoo Sports‘ Ross Dellenger reported Thursday afternoon. Robinson resigned from his position in May 2024 after he was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Robinson played quarterback at Michigan from 2009-2012, where he famously graced the cover of ‘NCAA Football 14.’ He is just one of multiple former Michigan coaches receiving show-causes, as former head coach Jim Harbaugh received 10 years and former staffer Connor Stallions received eight years.

The NCAA hits former Michigan staff member Denard Robinson with a 3-year show-cause order, sources tell @YahooSports.

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) August 15, 2025

NCAA makes ruling on Michigan after Committee of Infractions meeting

According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel, Michigan is receiving a significant fine, expected to be more than $20 million. It’ll stem from the loss of postseason football revenue or the next two seasons.

Additionally, ESPN reported that Wolverines coach Sherrone Moore is being given an additional game suspension, which is expected to take place in 2026. The school already proposed a self-imposed two-game ban for this upcoming season, which is slated for Week 3 and 4.

The decision comes after the NCAA’s investigation into Michigan began in 2023, when news broke of an alleged sign-stealing scheme orchestrated by Connor Stalions. He later resigned from his position and then-head coach Jim Harbaugh served a suspension handed down by the Big Ten under its sportsmanship clause to end the regular season.

A hearing took place in June regarding the Stalions case, and the former analyst made an appearance. Wetzel reported Michigan faced 11 violations, including six Level I – the most serious according to NCAA rules. The expectation was that a ruling would come down before the 2025 season officially started.

In the time since the investigation started, Michigan won the national championship and Harbaugh left for the Los Angeles Chargers, leading to Sherrone Moore’s elevation to head coach. He is preparing for his second season at the helm following last year’s 8-5 record, though he is already serving a self-imposed two-game suspension.

On3’s Nick Schultz contributed to this report.