Two sources with direct knowledge of the incident confirmed to CBS News Detroit that a CMU coach initiated contact with Stalions and that then-head coach Jim McElwain was likely aware of and approved of the arrangement to secure Stalions a sideline credential and outfit him in CMU-issued gear.

https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/central-michigan-connor-stalions-20...

Watch the NCAA pull an all time move an HAMMER CMU like they did Akron while giving Michigan a pass and a fine.