Doug Lesmerises: The NCAA determined Michigan did enough for a post-season ban, but they are out of the business of penalizing programs that way

Michigan tight end Marlin Klein (17) makes a catch against Ohio State safety Sonny Styles (6) during the second half at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.
Michigan tight end Marlin Klein (17) makes a catch against Ohio State safety Sonny Styles (6) during the second half at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Photo credit © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Doug Lesmerises joined Baskin and Phelps to preview the upcoming football season for the Ohio State Buckeyes, which players he expects to stand out this season, and whether or not the Texas Longhorns deserved the top spot in the AP's first Top 25 Poll. He also shared his thoughts on the sanctions Michigan received from their advanced scouting scandal and whether or not he thought they were punished enough for the rules they broke.

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