Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore jailed after shocking dismissal

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Fired Michigan Wolverines head football coach Sherrone Moore was booked into jail on Wednesday night after the school’s athletic director dismissed him for having an "inappropriate relationship" with a staffer.

Moore, 39, was in Washtenaw County Jail in Michigan, Fox News Digital confirmed. No charges were listed.

Pittsfield police said they responded to a home as part of an assault investigation. Police said a suspect was taken into custody and that the incident does not appear to be random in nature. Police said the suspect was lodged in the Washtenaw County Jail pending review of charges by the Washtenaw County prosecutor.

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Michigan coach Sherrone Moore walks off the field after his team's 31-12 loss to Texas at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (IMAGN)

Police said the investigation was ongoing.

Earlier in the day, Moore was dismissed by the program. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement that "credible evidence was found that Coach Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member."

"The conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such behavior," Manuel added.

Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore leads his team onto the field for the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9. (IMAGN)

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