The NCAA notifies Michigan of allegations about recruiting and unlicensed coaching.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The NCAA sent Michigan a notice of allegations related to impermissible on- and off-campus recruiting during the COVID-19 dead period and coaching activities, potential violations that led to the school’s self-imposed three-game suspension of Jim Harbaugh to start the season.

School spokesman Kurt Svoboda confirmed Wednesday that the notice was received this week.

The Big Ten suspended Harbaugh for the final three games of the regular season for an unrelated matter, stemming from a sign-s

tealing scheme, that is still under investigation.

Harbaugh returned to coach in the Big Ten championship game and will lead the Wolverines against Alabama in the semifinals of the College Football Playoffs on Jan. 1 at the Rose Bowl.

In an attempt to lessen the impact of a potential penalty, Michigan decided to suspend Harbaugh for the first three games due to inappropriate messages and phone calls, some of which he made, to high school prospects while there was a pandemic-related embargo on recruiting.

The NCAA is also investigating whether an off-field football staff member from Michigan broke any rules by teaching on the field during practice.

According to many people familiar with the case, Harbaugh previously informed NCAA investigators that he would not consent to an unethical conduct charge for being dishonest. The individuals, who wished to remain anonymous because probe details have not been disclosed, spoke with The Associated Press early this year.