Michigan football is fighting back against the NCAA's probe into the program over alleged sign-stealing with a formal response, Yahoo Sports reports. According to documents obtained by the outlet, Michigan has accused the NCAA of "grossly overreaching" and "wildly overcharging" the university despite a lack of evidence.

This defense of “plausible deniability” raises significant questions about the extent of the coaching staff’s awareness and involvement in the situation. Can the defense of not actively engaging in the sign-stealing process hold water in an investigation of this magnitude?