A former Michigan football coach says the university attempted to suppress information related to Connor Stalions’ involvement in a sign-stealing scandal, according to a lawsuit reported by multiple outlets. The complaint, filed by former linebackers coach Chris Partridge, alleges that senior Michigan leadership—including the athletic director at the time and the school’s former president—were aware of the scandal and tried to prevent it from being discovered, Yahoo Sports reports. The New York Post similarly describes the allegations as a “bombshell lawsuit,” claiming Michigan and its leadership took steps to keep evidence from coming to light.
The reports characterize the suit as focusing on what the coach believes was internal knowledge of the scandal and actions taken to contain or bury it. The specific claims and any cited documents are described in broad terms in the coverage provided, and the university has not been established in these summaries as having responded or admitted wrongdoing. The lawsuit therefore remains an allegation, with the merits to be determined in court.
