Sherrone Moore timeline: Police looked into coach prior to public dismissal

Investigation of Michigan Coach Sherone Moore Revealed Before Firing

In a surprising turn of events, police in a nearby suburb of Ann Arbor, Michigan, began looking into University of Michigan football coach Sherone Moore prior to the announcement of her dismissal from the school, according to a timeline released on Wednesday.

The Pittsfield Township Police Department confirmed on Wednesday that they are examining an assault charge but haven’t specified whether Moore is connected to it.

In a statement, the police noted that the investigation commenced around 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday.

Shortly after, at 4:43 p.m., Michigan’s athletic director, Ward Manuel, announced that Moore had been fired based on “credible evidence” of an undisclosed “inappropriate relationship with a staff member.”

Authorities reported that Moore wasn’t booked at the Washtenaw County Jail until around 8:30 p.m., a good four hours later.

According to the police, “The suspect in this incident has been taken into custody,” adding that, “This incident does not appear to be random in nature.”

As for charges, no formal charges had been filed by noon Thursday. However, police indicated that further details regarding the incident would be shared as they come to light.

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savitt acknowledged that Moore remains in custody, stating, “The matter involving Mr. Moore remains under active investigation by law enforcement, and as a result, no charging decisions or arraignments are expected today.”

Moore, 39, has been married since 2015 and became the head coach at Michigan State in 2024 after guiding the team to a national championship following Jim Harbaugh’s resignation as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.