A significant legal development has emerged involving Matt Weiss, the former co-offensive coordinator for the University of Michigan football program. Weiss, 42, is facing serious charges after a federal indictment revealed disturbing allegations involving unauthorized access to confidential data spanning nearly a decade.

Allegations of Unauthorized Access

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan, Weiss is accused of illegally accessing databases that housed personal data of over 150,000 student-athletes from more than 100 colleges and universities through a third-party vendor. The indictment outlines multiple counts of computer-related crimes perpetrated by Weiss.

• Gained unauthorized entry into confidential student-athlete databases.
• Downloaded personally identifiable information and medical records of athletes.
• Accessed social media, email, and cloud storage accounts for over 2,000 athletes.
• Acquired personal images and videos from over 1,300 additional students and alumni.

Criminal Charges and Potential Consequences

The indictment charges Weiss with 14 counts of unauthorized computer access and 10 counts of aggravated identity theft. If he is convicted, Weiss could face up to five years in prison for each count of unauthorized access and an additional two years for each count of identity theft.

Professional Background

Weiss joined the University of Michigan football staff in 2021 as a quarterbacks coach and was subsequently promoted to co-offensive coordinator the following year. His tenure included shared play-calling responsibilities during the time quarterback J.J. McCarthy was on the roster.

Previous Investigations and Termination

This legal issue surfaces more than two years after ESPN reported that Weiss was terminated due to an investigation into alleged computer access crimes at the university. Reports indicated that his dismissal followed a thorough review of university policies concerning computer usage.

Before his termination, Weiss earned a base salary of $850,000, along with a potential bonus of $400,000.