Did Michigan get the hammer from the NCAA? Do you agree with Michigan appealing the sanctions? Vote in this edition of SB Nation reacts.

Ann Arbor ― Michigan’s current players certainly had a vested interest in learning the NCAA’s punishment of the program for an investigation into an illegal scouting scheme, particularly whether that would yield a postseason ban that would affect them.

Late last week the Michigan football program finally received its sanctions from the NCAA over the Connor Stalions sign-stealing saga that occurred during the Jim Harbaugh era. The punishment included a $20 million fine,

Alabama's football team, once college football's most dominant force with six national championships in 12 seasons, is aiming to reclaim its top status by 2025.

The last time the program had a nine-win season was in 1993 under former head coach Gene Stallings. However, ESPN's Mark Schlabach and Kyle Bonagura believed the Crimson Tide would have a much better season in 2025.