Prosecutor: No charging decision before Friday in Sherrone Moore case; coach remains jailed
Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore was fired for cause amid allegations of an inappropriate relationship and was arrested and booked into the Washtenaw County Jail after police responded to an alleged assault at a home — authorities said the incident does not appear random and 911 dispatch audio includes a victim’s claim of months-long stalking and that the suspect put a knife to his throat before fleeing. The Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office says Moore remains under active investigation with no charging decision expected before Friday; he remains in custody pending prosecutorial review and is scheduled to be arraigned, while Michigan named Biff Poggi interim coach and university leaders called Moore’s conduct a “breach of trust.”
đź“Ś Key Facts
- Sherrone Moore was booked into the Washtenaw County Jail Wednesday night and remains in custody; the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office says no charging decision is expected until at least Friday, an arraignment is scheduled that day, and the office will provide an update once a charging decision is made.
- Pittsfield Township police say officers responded just after 4 p.m. to the 3000 block of Ann Arbor‑Saline Road for an alleged assault; authorities say the incident does not appear random and the suspect was lodged pending review of charges by the county prosecutor.
- 911 dispatch audio released by police reportedly includes the victim saying a man attacked her and alleging the suspect had been "stalking her for months," and indicates the suspect "put a knife to his throat and ran out;" a separate call referenced the suspect’s wife saying he was suicidal after losing his job.
- University of Michigan officials say Moore was terminated "with cause" after investigators found "credible evidence" of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member; interim President Domenico Grasso called the conduct a "breach of trust," said Moore was immediately terminated when findings were presented, and said the Board of Regents is united behind the action.
- The university investigation will continue and officials urged anyone with information to report via the compliance hotline.
- Francis Xavier "Biff" Poggi was named interim head coach and will lead Michigan in the Dec. 31 Citrus Bowl vs. No. 13 Texas; Moore had compiled a 16–8 record over two seasons, including a ReliaQuest Bowl win last year.
đź“Š Relevant Data
In 2024, Black head coaches in NCAA Division I football had a representation ratio of 0.35, meaning they hold only about one-third of the positions expected based on the proportion of Black players, which is approximately 50%.
The White Racial Preference in the Employment of College Football Head Coaches — Center for Economic and Policy Research
As of October 2025, 14 out of 136 FBS head coaching positions were held by Black men, representing about 10.3%.
As college football coaching carousel spins, discussion of racial diversity in the sport ramps up — CBS Sports
In college football, 49.3% of FBS players are Black, 32.1% are White, and 18.5% are other races.
As college football coaching carousel spins, discussion of racial diversity in the sport ramps up — CBS Sports
đź“° Sources (5)
- 911 dispatch audio states the victim reported a man at the house attacking her and alleged the suspect had been 'stalking her for months.'
- Dispatch audio further indicates the suspect 'put a knife to his throat and ran out,' and a separate call referenced the suspect’s wife saying he was suicidal after losing his job.
- Fox reports Moore is scheduled to be arraigned on Friday.
- University interim President Domenico Grasso emailed students calling Moore’s conduct a 'breach of trust,' alongside AD Warde Manuel’s statement citing 'credible evidence' of an inappropriate relationship.
- Interim President Domenico Grasso sent a mass email to students calling Moore’s conduct a 'breach of trust' and stating there is 'absolutely no tolerance' for it at Michigan.
- Grasso said Moore was 'immediately' terminated when investigation findings were presented Wednesday and that the Board of Regents is united behind the action.
- The university investigation will continue, and Grasso urged anyone with information to report via the compliance hotline.
- Francis Xavier 'Biff' Poggi was named interim head coach and will lead Michigan in the Dec. 31 Citrus Bowl.
- Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office says Moore remains under active investigation.
- No charging decision is expected until at least Friday.
- Moore remains in custody at the Washtenaw County Jail pending prosecutorial review.
- Prosecutor’s office will provide an update once a charging decision is made.
- Washtenaw County Jail and the Sheriff's Office confirmed Moore was booked Wednesday night.
- Pittsfield Township Police say officers responded just after 4 p.m. to the 3000 block of Ann Arbor-Saline Road for an alleged assault.
- Police stated the incident does not appear to be random and the suspect is lodged pending review of charges by the county prosecutor.
- Police cited the ongoing investigation and nature of the allegations in declining further details.
- U-M AD Warde Manuel said Moore was terminated with cause for an 'inappropriate relationship with a staff member' in violation of university policy.
- Biff Poggi was named interim coach; Michigan prepares for the Citrus Bowl vs. No. 13 Texas on Dec. 31.
- Article notes Moore led the Wolverines to a 16–8 record over two seasons and a ReliaQuest Bowl win last year.