Michigan could forfeit Penn Sate win

Monday, Oct 1, 2007 6:45 am EDT
Lloyd Carr

Penn State might end Michigan's winning streak over the Nittany Lions with a forfeit after Michigan reported using an ineligible player in four games this season, including that 14-9 win at Ann Arbor.

According to Big Ten spokesman Scott Chipman, the conference had no official comment, but he confirmed Michigan had reported the violation and that forfeiture of games is one option. A decision by the compliance and reinstatement subcommittee could take up to two weeks to reach.

According to the Detroit Free Press, Michigan athletic director Bill Martin made an announcement at halftime of Michigan's game this past Saturday that freshman defensive back Artis Chambers would not play again because of an eligibility issue, which was the fault of the AD's department, not coach Lloyd Carr. Chambers had played in four games on special teams, including against Penn State.

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review