Head coach Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines reacts against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
(ANN ARBOR, Mich) — The University of Michigan fired head coach Sherrone Moore after the school said an investigation found “credible evidence” he was in an “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member, school officials said.
“This conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such behavior,” athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement Wednesday.
Police in the Pittsfield Township area responded to a call on Wednesday, saying a suspect “was taken into custody” on allegations of assault. The incident “does not appear to be random in nature,” police noted.
Pittsfield authorities do not name Moore and no charges have been filed. According to court records, Moore is currently in custody at the Washtenaw County Jail.
Moore, 39, spent two seasons as Michigan’s coach, after serving as the team’s offensive coordinator.
Biff Poggi has since been named interim coach.
Michigan went 9-3 this season and finished 18th in the College Football Playoff rankings.
Overall, Moore went 18-8 as the team’s coach after replacing Jim Harbaugh.
(NEW YORK) — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at 24, according to the NFL.
Kneeland was a second-round pick out of Western Michigan in 2024 and played in a reserve role for the Cowboys.
No cause of death was announced.
Kneeland scored a touchdown when he recovered a blocked punt against the Cardinals on Monday, the only one of his career.
“I am shattered to confirm that my client and dearest friend Marshawn Kneeland passed away last night,” his agent, Jonathan Perzley, said in a statement. “I watched him fight his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a dream to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys.”
“Marshawn poured his heart into every snap, every practice, and every moment on the field,” he continued. “To lose someone with his talent, spirit, and goodness is a pain I can hardly put into words.”
Kneeland played 11 games as a rookie last year and then seven games this season. He had his only career sack in the opening game this season against the Eagles.
