Sherrone Moore lost one of college football’s most coveted head coaching jobs when Michigan football fired him on Wednesday, Dec. 10 over an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, and the circumstances surrounding his abrupt dismissal have led to even more questions about his life off the field.
Moore was taken into custody and booked into Washtenaw County Jail in Michigan, according to online courts records, and he remains there as of 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 11. Police in Pittsfield Township, located just south of Ann Arbor where the University of Michigan is located, said in a statement that they responded to a location at 4:10 p.m. local time ‘for the purposes of investigating an alleged assault.’
The incident occurred approximately 30 minutes before Michigan announced it had dismissed Moore for cause.
Here’s more on former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, including more background information from his playing and coaching career, as well as his role in the Wolverines’ sign-stealing scandal:
Sherrone Moore arrest
The Pittsfield Police Department said Wednesday a suspect was taken into custody as part of an ongoing investigation, but did not name the suspect at the time.
‘This incident does not appear to be random in nature, and there appears to be no ongoing threat to the community,’ the Pittsfield Police Department said in its statement. ‘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.’
The Washtenaw County Court said in a Dec. 11 statement obtained by the Detroit Fress Press that no paperwork had been filed in regards to Moore’s booking but it acknowledged the court is aware of a ‘pending investigation regarding Sherrone Moore.’ No charges had been filed against Moore as of 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, 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 (Thursday). Mr. Moore remains in custody at the Washtenaw County Jail,’ Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit said in a statement.
Sherrone Moore charges
Moore is not expected to be charged on Dec. 11, per statements from Savit and the Washtenaw County Court. No charges have been filed against Moore as of Thursday morning and the investigation is ongoing.
Sherrone Moore’s role in Michigan sign stealing scandal
Moore was suspended for two games this season and was slated to serve another one-game suspension during the 2026 season due to deleting text messages sent to former Michigan analyst Connor Stalions during the NCAA’s investigation into the Michigan sign stealing scandal.
Sherrone Moore coaching record, Jim Harbaugh ties
Moore, 39, had just finished his second full season leading Michigan football after taking over the program from former coach Jim Harbaugh, who left to return to the NFL as the Los Angeles Chargers coach. Harbaugh publicly supported Moore’s promotion within the program. Moore finished his tenure at Michigan with a 18-8 overall record.
Moore was also an assistant coach at Michigan under Harbaugh beginning in 2018 and served as interim head coach when Harbaugh was suspended for four games during Michigan’s 2023 national championship season. Moore previously worked as an assistant coach at Central Michigan and Louisville.
Sherrone Moore playing career
Moore was an offensive lineman who played two seasons for Butler Community College in Kansas before transferring to Oklahoma for his final two seasons of eligibility. He appeared in 14 games for the Sooners during the 2006 and 2007 seasons.
Sherrone Moore age
Moore is 39 years old and turns 40 in February.
Sherrone Moore wife, family
Moore has been married to Kelli Moore since 2015 and they have three kids together, daughters Shiloh, Solei and Sadie.