ANN ARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The University of Michigan has fired head football coach Sherrone Moore over an alleged inappropriate relationship with a staff member.
University Athletic Director Warde Manuel said “credible evidence” was found following an internal investigation. Manuel noted the university’s zero-tolerance stance and has named Biff Poggi as the program’s interim head coach.
Moore took over for Jim Harbaugh, who left for the NFL, following the Wolverines’ College Football Playoff National Championship in 2023.
The Detroit News reports that according to Moore’s contract, there are several options for firing for cause, including a criminal conviction, misconduct and “conduct by the Head Coach which offends against public decency or morality, as shall be determined by standards prevailing in the community or which results in, or in the reasonability determine of the University could result in, material injury to the reputation, interests or obligations of the University of Michigan.”
Moore signed a five-year contract before the 2024 season, and this was year was to be paid more than $6.1 million. He was due a 2% increase in pay each year, and the salary including a $500,000 annual retention bonus.
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