Michigan Dismisses Head Coach Sherrone Moore Amid Policy Violation

The University of Michigan has terminated head football coach Sherrone Moore, effective immediately, after an external investigation revealed he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Athletic Director Warde Manuel stated that this conduct constitutes a clear violation of university policy, emphasizing the institution's zero-tolerance stance on such behavior.

Biff Poggi, who previously served as associate head coach and stepped in as acting head coach during Moore's NCAA-related suspension earlier this season, has been appointed interim head coach. Poggi has a history with the program, having returned to Michigan in 2025 after a tenure as head coach at Charlotte. He also led the Wolverines to victories over Central Michigan and Nebraska during Moore's suspension.

The Wolverines concluded the regular season with a 9–3 record and are set to face Texas in the Citrus Bowl on December 31 in Orlando. The university is currently addressing the implications of Moore's dismissal on the team's preparations and future leadership.