Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore remains in custody in the Washtenaw County Jail in Michigan.
The ex-Wolverines coach was detained by police on Dec. 10 after the Pittsfield Township Police Department — with the reported help of the Saline Police Department — responded at 4:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Dec. 10 ‘for the purposes of investigating an alleged assault.’ He was then arrested and booked into Washtenaw County Jail on Wednesday evening.
The Wolverines issued a statement at 4:43 p.m. ET on Dec. 10 that it had fired Moore from his position with cause after the university found ‘credible evidence’ he ‘engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.’ He is expected to be in court for arraignment on Friday, Dec. 12.
‘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,’ Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said in a Dec. 10 statement. ‘This conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such behavior.’
No charge information has since been made available.
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Warde Manuel remains as Michigan AD
Yahoo! Sports reported Michigan board members and university officials held a call on Thursday, Dec. 11 related to the Moore investigation. It was also reported Warde Manuel will remain the school’s athletic director for now.
There has been public scrutiny of Manuel as Moore’s firing was the latest scandal across multiple programs under his tenure. Despite belief Manuel could be out as a result of Moore’s firing, he may remain with the Wolverines long-term and lead the search for the next football coach.
Michigan interim president addresses Sherrone Moore’s firing
Michigan interim president Domenico Grasso sent a letter on Thursday, Dec. 11 to the school’s students and faculty regarding the university investigation of the incident related to former football coach Sherrone Moore.
Grasso said Moore was ‘immediately terminated’ when the findings of the university investigation were presented on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
‘There is absolutely no tolerance for this conduct at the University of Michigan. None,’ Grasso said. ‘I have been in close communication with the Board of Regents and we are united in committing to doing what is right.
‘This breach of trust by Coach Moore is painful for many in our community, first and foremost, the individuals directly involved in this situation,’ he added.
The letter comes one day after the school announced the termination of Moore’s employment. Grasso also encouraged anyone with information regarding the investigation to report it to university officials.
Rich Eisen ‘gutted’ on Sherrone Moore firing
During the Dec. 11 episode of his eponymously named ‘Rich Eisen Show,’ Rich Eisen reacted to the news of Moore’s firing at Michigan, his alma mater.
‘Obviously, this is a serious situation, and I’ve got a couple of thoughts on it since it involves my alma mater and institution of higher learning and a place that I hold so near and dear to my heart, the University of Michigan. … And I’m just going to come out and always do what I do here on this program, which is shoot you straight and lead with my heart. And I am gutted. I am shocked. I’m dismayed. I’m depressed. I’m disgusted.’
Adam Schefter on Sherrone Moore firing on ‘First Take’
During an appearance on ESPN’s ‘First Take’ on Thursday, Dec. 11, NFL insider Adam Schefter said he knows Moore felt ‘people had it in’ him ‘for an awful long time’ in Ann Arbor. Schefter, a Michigan graduate, was one of the first to report on Moore’s firing on Dec. 10.
When pressed by Paul Finebaum, who expressed confusion at how ‘all these things can be true’ — that Moore may have been right that people ‘had it in for him’ and that Michigan had evidence he had an inappropriate relationship with a staffer — Schefter had this to say:
‘No Paul, let me be very clear. I’m saying the school fired him for cause because it felt that reason. I’m saying that we haven’t heard Sherrone Moore’s version of events. All I’m saying is, he’s got his side that we haven’t heard. That’s all.’
Moore ‘dealing with mental health issues’ prior to firing, per report
According to a report from Nicole Auerbach of NBC Sports, Michigan had been alerted that Moore was ‘dealing with mental health issue’ prior to his firing on Dec. 10. Auerbach also reported Manuel fired Moore alone, with no human resources representative or present.
Michigan remains quiet on Moore’s firing
As of 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 11, Michigan has not issued a statement on Moore’s detainment or arrest. The Wolverines’ only external communication regarding Moore came at 4:43 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Dec. 10 to announce his firing.
Michigan students surprised by Moore’s firing
Michigan students interviewed by the Detroit Free Press said they were surprised by Moore’s firing following the perception of a culture around U-M athletics perceived to flout rules and hide improper behavior.
‘I’m surprised the university didn’t cover it up,’ student Aiden Wolfson said. ‘I feel mostly with these things, there’s an administrative tendency to sweep it under the rug or maybe pay off somebody. But the fact that the university followed through with an investigation, for once, is actually a good thing.’
Sherrone Moore ‘expected’ to be arraigned Dec. 12
According to an update from the Pittsfield Township Police Department, Moore is expected to be in court for arraignment on Friday, Dec. 12.
Pittsfield Township Police issue updated statement
Similar to previous statement updates from the Pittsfield Township Police Department, Moore’s specific name was not mentioned in its most recent update, as he was only named as ‘suspect.’ He remains in custody at the Washtenaw County Jail in Michigan.
‘This investigation is ongoing and under review by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor. The suspect remains in custody at the Washtenaw County Jail and is expected to appear in court for arraignment on 12/12/25. The Pittsfield Township Police Department remains committed to transparency while respecting the privacy rights of both victims and the accused. We thank both the media and the public for their patience, and will continue to release details regarding this incident when permissible,’ Pittsfield Township Police Department said in an update.
Washtenaw County prosecutor: Moore unlikely to be charged Dec. 11
‘The matter involving Mr. Moore remains under active investigation by law enforcement, and as a result, we do not expect charging decisions or an arraignment today. Mr. Moore remains in custody at the Washtenaw County Jail,’ Savit said in the statement.
‘As this remains an active investigation, we are unable to comment further at this time, but our office will provide an update once a decision on charges is made.’
Washtenaw County Court provides update on Sherrone Moore booking
According to a Washtenaw County Court statement obtained by the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, no paperwork has been filed in the court regarding Moore’s booking.
The statement acknowledged that the court is aware of a ‘pending investigation regarding Sherrone Moore’ but added there is no timetable for when it ‘will receive the necessary paperwork’ regarding his case.
The statement concluded with a notice that the court doesn’t comment on pending cases.
Sherrone Moore booking update
According to online court records, there still is no charge or bond information for Moore at the Washtenaw County Jail as of 8:51 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11. No court appearance has been set for the former Michigan coach.
Sherrone Moore arrested, booked in Washtenaw County Jail
According to online court records, Moore was booked into Washtenaw County Jail at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10. He remained in custody as of 10:30 p.m., though no charges or booking information was immediately available.
According to a statement from Pittsfield Township Police, police responded to a location at 4:10 p.m. ‘for the purposes of investigating an alleged assault.’ The statement went on to read that the suspect in the incident was taken into custody, but did not name the individual.
Per Pittsfield Township Police, the incident ‘does not appear to be random in nature,’ and an ‘investigation is ongoing.’
Sherrone Moore detained, per reports
Shortly after 7 p.m., reports surfaced that Moore had been detained in Saline, Michigan, less than 10 miles south of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Reports indicated the Saline Police Department ‘assisted in locating and detaining’ Moore before transferring him to Pittsfield Township Police.
No reason was given for his detainment, nor did Moore show up in arrest or jail records.
Sherrone Moore fired for cause from Michigan
At 4:43 p.m. ET, Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel issued a statement confirming reports the Wolverines had fired Sherrone Moore ‘for cause.’
‘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. This conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such behavior.
‘Biff Poggi has been appointed head football coach in an interim capacity, effective immediately.’