Dellenger goes on to convey Michigan’s stance, claiming that the program believes the NCAA has little evidence, can’t prove that more staff members aside from Stalions had knowledge of the scheme, and even questioned the chain of custody from the anonymous source that tipped off the governing body.

According to Yahoo! Sports, the university has no intention to enter into a negotiated resolution with the NCAA over alleged violations.

In its long-awaited response to the NCAA's more-than-year-long probe of alleged cheating in the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scheme, Michigan has issued its formal response to the NCAA and indicated it will vigorously defend its football program against the accusations, as well as the NCAA's "overreach."