Who is Chase Evans? All about former Michigan Wolverines recruiting intern

The Michigan Wolverines are under NCAA investigation in a sign-stealing scandal centered around Connor Stalions.

The suspended staffer has been accused of purchasing tickets to more than 30 games over the past three years, visiting 11 of the other 13 Big Ten schools.

While he deleted his social media accounts, Stalion's Venmo account was not immediately deleted, and fans were able to capture some of his transcations.

One transcation caught the attention of the college football world. The day before the College Football Playoff Semifinal matchup between the Georgia Bulldogs and Ohio State Buckeyes, he sent money to Chase Evans.

Evans is reportedly a recruiting intern for the University of Michigan. According to Graham Coffey of Dawgs Central, he has removed the title from his LinkedIn profile recently. Coffey tweeted:

"The Venmo of Connor Stalions shows a transaction for “GA” on 12/30/22. UGA/Ohio St played in the CFP in Atlanta the next day. Google shows a LinkedIn profile for a “Recruiting Intern” of the same name employed by Michigan Athletics but UM Athletics has now been removed"

Coffey did note that Evans could be attempting to protect his privacy as a result of the leaks of Stalion's Venmo transactions.

He added, though, that Michigan's defense will become less plausible if the intern is caught on in-stadium surveillance recording the game.

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What has Michigan Wolverines' staffer Connor Stalions been accused of?

Michigan Wolverines' suspended staffer Connor Stalions has been accused of purchasing tickets to watch conference rivals play in person.

He reportedly made the purchases for at least three other people, who were caught on in-stadium surveillance video recording the sideline the entire game.

Stalions allegedly purchased tickets as recently as the Week 8 matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions, both of whom face Michigan later this season.

Each of the games attended featured at least one, if not two, future opponents of the Wolverines. Furthermore, the tickets purchased would be near the 45-yard line, with the seats angled to provide a view of the sideline.

The NCAA banned in-person scouting in 1994, as every team did not have the financial means to afford to do so.

It remains to be seen what punishment Evans could receive like or when a resolution to the matter will be reached. Furthermore, it's unclear how the scandal affects the Michigan Wolverines College Football Playoff hopes.