Michigan coaching search, Sherrone Moore saga update tracker
The Michigan Wolverines are on the hunt for a new football head coach after the firing of Sherrone Moore with cause due to an inappropriate relationship with a staffer.
“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.”
That was only the beginning of a day that will now live in infamy, not only in Ann Arbor, but in college football history. Shortly after news of Moore’s firing broke, it was revealed that he was in police custody in Pittsfield, assisted by the Saline Police Department, and later transferred to Washtenaw County Jail.
A statement released from the Pittsfield police department read as follows, saying Moore is being investigated for assault after being picked up at the 300 block of Ann Arbor Saline Road:
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“The Pittsfield Police Department responded to the above location at the above date and time for the purposes of investigating an alleged assault. The Department has received multiple media requests for information. A suspect in this case was taken into custody. This incident does not appear to be random in nature, and there appears to be no ongoing threat to the community. The suspect was lodged at the Washtenaw County Jail pending review of charges by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor. At this time, the investigation is ongoing. Given the nature of the allegations, the need to maintain the integrity of the investigation, and its current status at this time, we are prohibited from releasing additional details. Further details regarding the incident will be released as soon as permissible.”
We are tracking the updates from the fallout of Moore’s firing at Michigan here. The latest can be viewed below.
Nicole Auerbach reports only Warde Manuel was present during Moore’s firing
12/11/2025 02:17:23 PM“Michigan had been alerted prior to Wednesday that Sherrone Moore was dealing with mental health issues yet Warde Manuel fired him alone with no HR rep and no security present, source told NBC Sports.”
Balas releases a mid-Thursday update on all things Michigan
12/11/2025 01:56:53 PMCoaching search and Sherrone Moore info continues to trickle in, including a candidate who may be very interested in the job. Full update from Chris Balas below.
TMZ releases dispatch audio of Sherrone Moore incident
12/11/2025 12:38:24 PMNames have been bleeped, but the audio aligns with rumors of the alleged incident: “There is a male at the house attacking her, says he’s been stalking her for months”
Sherrone Moore set to be arraigned on Friday
12/11/2025 11:41:51 AMThe Pittsfield Police Department has released an update on the former head coach.
Three signees reaffirm commitments to Michigan
12/11/2025 10:50:24 AMOur Ethan McDowell is now up to three players who will be sticking to their Michigan commitments in EDGE McHale Blade, linebacker Markel Dabney and offensive lineman Tommy Fraumann, along with a potentially notable endorsement on the Savion Hiter front.
EJ Holland chimes in with recruiting fallout, thoughts on search
12/11/2025 11:41:29 AMTheWolverine.com recruiting insider EJ Holland shared his thoughts on the Moore saga and Michigan’s coaching search with a few names he think would fit, along with the recruiting upside and how this class can stay together.
Sherrone Moore remains in police custody
12/11/2025 09:52:42 AMThe former Michigan head coach will not be charged or arraigned today, according to John Talty of CBS Sports.
Recruits react to the coaching change at Michigan
12/11/2025 09:42:41 AMCoverage on Michigan’s 2026 class and beyond has begun with the changing of the guard. TheWolverine’s Ethan McDowell has at least one signee on the record with On300 EDGE McHale Blade.
Criteria needed for Michigan’s next head coach
12/11/2025 09:42:30 AMNow that the job is open, there is a set criteria that should be the focus of the search, according to Anthony Broome. Also included are four potential names that would fit the billing.
Late-night update on Wednesday from Balas
12/11/2025 09:40:39 AMHours after the first hot board, Balas weighed in with more fallout from Moore’s firing, and a head coach candidate pool that is still coming into focus.
TheWolverine.com’s first hot board
12/11/2025 09:39:28 AMShortly after the firing, our Chris Balas assembled the first list of names to keep an eye on for Michigan’s head coach opening.
Pete Nakos’ hotboard
12/11/2025 09:38:40 AMOn3 national insider Pete Nakos quickly put together a board of names he has heard of interest for Michigan’s head coaching job.