Just two days after his termination as head coach at the University of Michigan, Sherrone Moore has been charged with home invasion and stalking related to a staff member with whom he allegedly shared an intimate relationship.
The 39-year-old Moore faces a third-degree felony charge for home invasion, along with misdemeanor charges for stalking and breaking and entering.
Moore was dismissed from his position on Wednesday. Michigan’s athletic director, Warde Manuel, issued a statement declaring that Moore was “terminated with cause, effective immediately,” emphasizing that his actions represented a clear breach of University policy, which enforces a strict zero-tolerance stance on such behavior.
Following his firing, Moore was booked into the Washtenaw County Jail after police responded to reports of an alleged assault on the 3000 block of Ann Arbor Saline Road.
During Moore’s arraignment, Washtenaw County First Assistant Prosecutor Kati Rezmierski detailed that Moore had maintained an intimate relationship with the victim for several years, which the victim ended on Monday. Prosecutors allege that since the relationship’s conclusion, Moore harassed the victim with numerous phone calls and messages, all of which went unanswered. Subsequently, the victim sought assistance from the university, leading to an investigation.
Prosecutors claim that after his termination, Moore went to the victim’s apartment, forcibly entered, and rummaged through a kitchen drawer where he took several butter knives and a pair of kitchen scissors. He allegedly threatened his own life, stating, “I’m going to kill myself. I’m going to make you watch. My blood is on your hands. You ruined my life.” While he made a series of alarming statements, prosecutors noted there is no evidence indicating that he specifically threatened the victim with the knives or scissors.
The victim subsequently contacted her attorney and the police, leading to Moore’s departure from her residence.
Rezmierski characterized Moore’s behavior as “highly threatening and highly intimidating,” stating that the victim felt terrorized by the incident.
Moore was granted a $25,000 bond and instructed to avoid any contact with the victim. He is also required to continue his mental health treatment. Should he be released on bond, he must wear a GPS tether, refrain from leaving Michigan without court approval, and is prohibited from possessing weapons or consuming drugs and alcohol.
His next court appearance is scheduled for January 22, 2026, for a probable cause conference.
Reports indicate that Warde Manuel was made aware of Moore’s mental health struggles on Sunday, just prior to the decision to terminate his employment, and that the dismissal occurred without the presence of human resources or security personnel.
Moore had been the head coach for the past two seasons, guiding the No. 18 Wolverines to a combined record of 16-8 and a victory in the ReliaQuest Bowl last year.
In the interim, the university has appointed Biff Poggi, a Baltimore native and former associate coach at Michigan, as the new interim coach. Poggi previously held the head coach position at Charlotte until November 2024 and returned to the Michigan staff for the 2025 season.
As Michigan prepares for the Citrus Bowl against the No. 13 Texas team on New Year’s Eve, the focus remains on the upcoming challenges ahead.
