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Jake Butt questions validity of Michigan's 2023 national title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Jake Butt questions validity of Michigan's 2023 national title
Summary

Jake Butt, former Michigan tight end and current broadcaster, expressed concerns regarding the legitimacy of Michigan's 2023 national championship. During a recent appearance, he stated that the title has an 'asterisk' due to the program's involvement in a sign-stealing scandal from 2021 to 2023. While the NCAA did not impose significant penalties on the Wolverines, including no vacated wins, the scandal has affected the team's reputation as well as its current performance. Michigan is struggling with a 3-2 record, raising doubts among its alumni and supporters about the state of the program.

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  • •Jake Butt claims 2023 national title deserves an 'asterisk'.
  • •Michigan engaged in sign-stealing during 2021-2023 seasons.
  • •NCAA did not vacate wins or impose bowl bans.
  • •Michigan is currently 3-2 in the season.
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  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan legend Jake Butt says 2023 national title ‘has an asterisk on it’
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It’s been three years since the sign-stealing scandal that emerged during Michigan’s 2023 national championship season. And while the Wolverines largely avoided any detrimental program-changing punishment after the NCAA’s investigation, they did take a hit to their public perception. That apparently even includes one high-profile alum. Former Michigan tight end Jake Butt, a Mackey Award…

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