Reports indicate that former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was detained by police in Saline, Michigan on December 10, 2025, only hours after he was fired by the University of Michigan. Law enforcement has stated that he was turned over to Pittsfield Township police for investigation into potential charges, but they have not publicly specified the exact reason for his detention.
What is known
Police statements describe Moore as having been “located and detained” and then transferred to another jurisdiction for an investigation into possible charges. As of the latest reports, officials have not released any formal charges or an official cause for the detention, and some outlets emphasize that the situation is still under investigation.
Context around his firing
Earlier the same day, the University of Michigan terminated Moore “for cause” after an internal investigation found what it called “credible evidence” that he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member in violation of university policy. Media accounts note that his detention occurred shortly after this firing, but they also state that authorities have not linked the detention to any specific alleged act in a detailed, on-the-record way.
Rumors vs confirmed facts
Some online discussions and speculative reports have floated unconfirmed explanations, including claims about possible protective custody or alleged conduct involving the staff member, but these have not been confirmed by police or the university. The only confirmed information at this point is that he was detained and transferred for investigation into potential charges, and the precise legal basis for that detention has not yet been made public.
