The Sherrone Moore saga at the University of Michigan has reportedly taken another turn.
Moore was fired for cause by the school on Wednesday afternoon for reportedly having an inappropriate relationship. Michigan immediately replaced Moore with Biff Poggi as interim head coach.
On Wednesday night, however, another report surfaced regarding Moore.
Everything We Know About Sherrone Moore Following Michigan Dismissal
Update 10/12 at 10:45 p.m. ET: ESPN college football writer Pete Thamel posted on X a press release from Pittsfield Charter Township. Thamel notes that the press release makes no reference to Sherrone Moore, but references “investigating an alleged assault.” Statement: “A suspect in this case was taken into custody….”
Pittsfield Charter Township sent ESPN this press release, which does not name Sherrone Moore but references “investigating an alleged assault.” Statement: “A suspect in this case was taken into custody….” pic.twitter.com/SLylCyA5vm
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 11, 2025
“INFORMATION: The Pittsfield Police Department responded to the above location at the above date and time for the purposes of investigating an alleged assault,” the press release reads. “The Department has received multiple media requests for information. A suspect in this case was taken into custody.
“The incident does not appear to be random in nature, and there appears to be no ongoing threat to the community,” according to the press release. “The suspect was lodged at the Washtenaw County Jail pending review of charges by the Washtenaw County Prosector. 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.”
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According to a report from ESPN Senior Writer Dan Wetzel, Moore was detained by police in Saline, Mich., and turned over to police in Pittsfield Township for investigation into potential charges. Wetzel had help from ESPN college football writer Pete Thamel on his report regarding Moore.
Breaking: Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore was detained by police in Saline, Mich. this evening and turned over to police in Pittsfield Township for investigation into potential charges, reporting with @PeteThamel pic.twitter.com/KTuzlmNXQ7
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) December 11, 2025
A statement was released by the City of Saline Police Department on Wednesday night. The statement said, “The City of Saline Police Department assisted in locating and detaining former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore. Mr. Moore was turned over to the Pittsfield Township Police Department for investigation into potential charges.”
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Moore took over with two games left in the 2023 college football season for former Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh, who was caught up in a scandal involving Connor Stallions.
The news surrounding Moore’s dismissal has sent shockwaves through the world of college football. This leaves another high-profile college head coaching position open to be filled. There have been a couple of names floated by media members on Wednesday, including Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer.
No word on a full-time replacement has come out of Michigan at this time. Poggi coached two seasons at Charlotte after spending two seasons as Harbaugh’s assistant head coach at Michigan. Once the Charlotte job ended, Poggi came back to take over that same role under Moore.
With Moore now gone from the Wolverines, it will be up to Poggi and the rest of the Michigan coaching staff to get the team ready for the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Eve. Michigan will face the University of Texas Longhorns in the bowl game. Both Michigan and Texas were looking to get spots in the College Football Playoff this season, but that didn’t happen.
Moore’s story continues to become more interesting as details regarding his dismissal emerge. At this point, there has been no comment from Moore or his representatives regarding Michigan firing him for cause.