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Here is what we know about the shocking events shaking up Michigan Wolverines football.

A Dramatic Day For Michigan Football

On December 10, 2025, the University of Michigan made a stunning announcement: Head Football Coach Sherrone Moore was terminated, effective immediately, with cause.

The university cited “credible evidence” from an internal investigation that Moore had engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.

This violation of university policy led to his firing just hours before a bizarre turn of events unfolded.

Within hours of the announcement, Moore was detained by police in Saline, Michigan, and turned over to authorities in Pittsfield Township for investigation into potential charges related to an alleged assault.

By evening, he was booked into the Washtenaw County Jail, where he remained pending review by prosecutors.

The incident reportedly stemmed from a domestic situation, though details remain limited as the investigation continues.

Who Is Sherrone Moore?

Sherrone Moore, 39, had been a rising star in college football coaching. He joined the Michigan Wolverines staff in 2018 as tight ends coach under Jim Harbaugh and quickly rose through the ranks.

By 2023, he was co-offensive coordinator and even served as acting head coach during Harbaugh’s suspensions amid the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal.

Moore took over as the full-time head coach in January 2024, following Harbaugh’s departure for the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers.

He inherited a program fresh off a national championship and led the Wolverines to records of 8-5 in 2024 and 9-3 in 2025.

Highlights included a strong finish to the 2025 season with a win over Ohio State and landing top recruit Bryce Underwood.

Despite his on-field success, Moore faced challenges, including multiple suspensions tied to NCAA violations.

He served a two-game suspension in 2025 and was set to miss the 2026 opener.

The Reason For The Firing: Inappropriate Relationship With Staffer

Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel issued a clear statement: “U-M head football coach Sherrone Moore has been terminated, with cause, effective immediately.

Following a University investigation, credible evidence was found that Coach Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.”

The university emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for such conduct, especially involving supervisors and supervisees.

While the staff member’s identity was not officially released, widespread reports and social media speculation pointed to executive assistant Paige Shiver.

Shiver, who joined the staff in recent years and received a notable salary increase, made her social media accounts private amid the fallout.

Moore has been married to Kelli Moore since 2015, and the couple has three daughters: Shiloh, Solei, and Sadie.

The allegations have subjected his personal life to intense scrutiny.

The Detention And Assault Investigation

The day took an even more dramatic turn when police responded to a call in the late afternoon.

Saline Police assisted in locating and detaining Moore, who was then handed over to Pittsfield Township authorities.

Reports linked the incident to an alleged assault, with some unconfirmed claims suggesting a confrontation related to the affair’s exposure.

Moore was booked into the Washtenaw County Jail around 8:30 p.m. No formal charges had been filed as of the latest updates, and authorities have kept details limited to protect the investigation.

Key Facts At A Glance

Aspect	Details
Firing Date	December 10, 2025
Reason	Inappropriate relationship with staff member (policy violation)
Record as Head Coach	17-8 overall (8-5 in 2024, 9-3 in 2025)
Contract	5-year deal (2024-2029); base salary ~$5.5-6.1M/year
Buyout	Potentially avoided due to firing for cause (estimated $13-14M)
Interim Coach	Biff Poggi
Upcoming Game	Citrus Bowl vs. Texas (Dec. 31, 2025)
Detention Location	Washtenaw County Jail

What Is Next For Michigan Football?

Biff Poggi, Moore’s associate head coach who previously served as interim coach during suspensions, has stepped in as interim head coach.

The Wolverines will face Texas in the Citrus Bowl with Poggi leading the team.

The program now enters a high-stakes coaching search at a turbulent time in college football.

Potential candidates include names such as Jedd Fisch and Jesse Minter, among others; however, the timing complicates matters, as many top coaches are already committed elsewhere.

Trivia

Did you know Sherrone Moore became Michigan’s first Black head football coach in program history when he was promoted in 2024? His rise from tight ends coach to leading the Wolverines highlighted the program’s commitment to diversity in leadership.