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Michigan Hires Whittingham After Moore's Controversial Departure

4/19/2026

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Warde Manuel, Michigan Athletic Director, addresses fallout from Sherrone Moore's departure and says he feels betrayed after firing Moore.
Sherrone Moore, former Michigan football coach, faced home invasion and stalking charges and pleaded no contest, receiving 18 months of probation.
Michigan hired Kyle Whittingham, former Utah coach, on a five-year contract to stabilize the program.
Manuel says Whittingham will restore the program's integrity and competitiveness in the Big Ten.

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Warde Manuel, Michigan Athletic Director, addresses fallout from Sherrone Moore's departure and says he feels betrayed after firing Moore.
Sherrone Moore, former Michigan football coach, faced home invasion and stalking charges and pleaded no contest, receiving 18 months of probation.
Michigan hired Kyle Whittingham, former Utah coach, on a five-year contract to stabilize the program.
Manuel says Whittingham will restore the program's integrity and competitiveness in the Big Ten.