Michigan fires coach Sherrone Moore for inappropriate relationship

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Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was fired with cause Wednesday after an investigation by the school found “credible evidence” the head coach engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.

“This conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such behavior,” University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel said in a statement posted to social media on Wednesday.

Biff Poggi was appointed interim head coach, the statement said.

Moore’s firing comes amid a 9-3 season in which he served a two-game suspension for his involvement in the program’s sign-stealing scandal.

The Wolverines finished the regular season at No. 18 in the College Football Playoff rankings. They are scheduled to face No. 13 Texas (9-3) in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31 in Orlando, Fla.

Moore, 39, had an 18-8 record at Michigan since taking over for Jim Harbaugh, who left to become the head coach of the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers after winning the national championship in the 2023 season.

Moore was an offensive lineman for the OU football team from 2006-07 and returned to Norman with the Wolverines earlier this season. OU won 24-13 on Sept. 6. The Sooners are set to visit Michigan in the 2026 season.

–Field Level Media

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Sherrone Moore fired as Michigan coach for inappropriate relationship

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