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No. 2 Michigan is being investigated by the NCAA for trying to steal the play-calling signs of its opponents, the latest rule-breaking allegation against coach Jim Harbaugh's program that is among the national championship favorites.
The NCAA does not have rules specifically against stealing signs, but does prohibit in-person advanced scouting of opponents and using electronic equipment to record an opponents signals.