Michigan’s head football coach, Sherrone Moore, was fired this week. The move followed an off-field controversy and comes after an already rocky year of suspensions and NCAA fallout.
Recent firing
The University of Michigan dismissed Sherrone Moore on December 10, 2025, citing an alleged “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member as the key issue leading to his termination. After the firing, he was reported as being detained by police, adding further turmoil around the program.
Earlier suspension and NCAA issues
Before he was fired, Moore had already served a school-imposed suspension in 2025 tied to the long-running sign‑stealing/advance‑scouting scandal that began under former coach Jim Harbaugh. The NCAA later added to his punishment with an additional game and a show‑cause order, saying he deleted text messages connected to the investigation and failed to fully cooperate.
Who is coaching now
With Moore out, associate head coach Biff Poggi, who had already filled in during Moore’s suspension earlier in the season, has been named interim head coach. He is set to lead Michigan in its upcoming bowl game while the school begins a national search for a permanent replacement.
Quick timeline table
Event| Date (2025)| What happened
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Moore suspension announced| May–September 2025| Michigan and the NCAA suspend
Moore for multiple games. 258
Poggi fills in as interim| September 2025| Poggi coaches while Moore serves
his suspension. 458
Moore fired by Michigan| December 10, 2025| School dismisses him over alleged
inappropriate relationship. 137
Post-firing detention report| December 10, 2025| Reports say Moore is detained
by police after his firing. 39
