Stalions Mocks Michigan Coaches After Zero First-Half Points
Former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions posted jokes on X calling for the removal of the Wolverines' coaches after a scoreless first half against Michigan State.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football
Connor Stalions, who is no longer on the Michigan football staff, posted a series of jokes on X on Saturday night suggesting the Wolverines' coaches should be removed. The posts followed Michigan scoring zero points in the first half at home against Michigan State.
Why it matters
The posts add a public, pointed voice to growing frustration over Michigan's offensive struggles in the first half of games. Stalions previously faced trouble at Michigan for allegedly trying to pick up opponents' signals, which gives his comments extra attention.
Michigan has gone scoreless in the first half in three of its last four games. The stretch has become a central point of criticism heading into the rest of the season.
The players
Connor Stalions
Former Michigan football staffer who has previously faced scrutiny for allegedly trying to pick up opponents' signals.
Tommy Carr
Michigan head coach whose decision to play him over the benched Bryce Underwood is also part of the current debate.
The details
Stalions posted a series of messages on his X account, formerly Twitter, on Saturday night. The posts were jokes directed at Michigan's coaches after the team failed to score in the first half at home against Michigan State.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Michigan scores zero first-half points against Michigan State and Stalions posts on X that night.
Season Trajectory
Stalions's posts come after the sign-stealing investigation that surrounded him at Michigan in 2023, which drew national attention to the program. The current scoring struggles add to questions about the team's direction in the middle of the season.
Fantasy managers and Michigan fans should note the team's pattern of scoreless first halves when weighing its offensive output. The continued scoring struggles could affect game-by-game expectations for the rest of the season.
The takeaway
Public commentary from former staff can quickly shape the conversation around a struggling program, so readers should weigh such posts alongside verified team information. Michigan's first-half scoring trend is the clearest measurable issue to track as the season continues.
Further reading
For more on Michigan's season, see Football coverage in Ann Arbor.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Heavy.
