Sherrone Moore is having a difficult month. Just hours after he was fired from the University of Michigan for allegedly having an “inappropriate relationship” with a team staff member, he was arrested and taken into police custody on December 10, 2025. His charges weren’t immediately disclosed, but he was still in custody the next morning.
Moore made headlines when the school fired him as its football coach. In a public statement, Michigan’s athletic director, Warde Manuel said, “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.”
So, why was Moore arrested? Here’s a breakdown of his legal situation and firing from Michigan.
UPDATE: Ex-Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore was detained and arrested after breaking into the home of the staffer he had an affair with. Moore threatened to kill the staffer and himself. He’s currently in protective custody.
— Scott Hughes (@ScottHughesCBB) December 11, 2025
According to the University of Michigan, Moore engaged in an “inappropriate relationship with a staff member.” The school cited “credible evidence” to back its claim and did not identify the staff member in question.
Moore’s arrest came hours after he was fired by Michigan. He was taken into police custody at the Washtenaw County Jail in Michigan at around 8:30 p.m. ET on December 10, 2025, according to multiple outlets.
While Moore’s charges are still unclear, USA Today and CNN reported that Pittsfield Township police were investigating an “alleged assault” without naming the suspect. The incident took place just 30 minutes before the University of Michigan announced Moore’s firing.
