Authorities in a suburb near Ann Arbor, Michigan, began looking into University of Michigan football coach Sherone Moore before news of her firing was officially released, as revealed in a timeline on Wednesday.
Pittsfield Township police confirmed on the same day that they are investigating an assault allegation but did not specify if Moore is connected to the case.
The investigation reportedly started at around 4:10 p.m., although few details were disclosed in the police statement.
Just 33 minutes later, Michigan’s athletic director, Ward Manuel, announced Moore’s firing after she had coached the Wolverines for two seasons. He cited “credible evidence” of an undisclosed “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member as the reason.
Moore wasn’t taken into custody at the Washtenaw County Jail until about 8:30 p.m., roughly four hours later, according to reports.
Authorities indicated that the individual involved in the incident has been apprehended and mentioned that the situation did not seem to be random.
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As of Thursday noon, no formal charges had been filed, but police promised further updates as information became available.
Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savitt, in a statement shared across various news platforms, confirmed that Moore is still in custody. He added that the law enforcement investigation is ongoing, so no decisions regarding charges or arraignments would take place that day.
Moore, who is 39 years old and has been married since 2015, became head coach at Michigan State in 2024 after leading the team to a national title, following Jim Harbaugh’s departure to coach the Los Angeles Chargers.
In 2025, she led the team to a 9-3 record, finishing second in the national rankings.
Moore still has three years remaining on her contract, which pays her over $6 million annually.
