The football program with the most wins in college football history is prepared to take possible legal action and seek a court order against any punishment handed down by the conference.
The case has shadowed the Wolverines and the College Football Playoff discussion for nearly three weeks.
Big Ten coaches and athletic directors have urged Petitti to discipline Michigan under the conference’s bylaws that cover sportsmanship and competitive integrity.
___AP College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo contributed to this report.
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