ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The University of Michigan fired head football coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday after the school said he was “engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.”
The sudden announcement stated Moore was terminated immediately and with cause.
“Following a University investigation, credible evidence was found that Coach Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member,” Michigan’s statement read.
“This conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such behavior.”
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ESPN reported Moore was detained by police in Saline, Michigan Wednesday evening and turned over to police in Pittsfield Township for investigation into potential charges.
Biff Poggi was named interim coach.
Moore became the Wolverines’ head coach in 2024, taking over from Jim Harbaugh after spending six years on the offensive staff. He was the first Black head coach in program history.
Michigan went 9-3 this season and finished 18th in the College Football Playoff rankings.
Overall, Moore went 18-8 as the team’s coach after replacing Harbaugh.
ESPN contributed to this report.
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