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Michigan Fires Coach, Hires Utah’s Whittingham Amid Scandal

4/23/2026

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Former coach Sherrone Moore was dismissed after an investigation found an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, pleaded guilty to stalking charges, avoided prison, and was ordered no contact with his assistant.
Warde Manuel said he felt betrayed by the review, defended the program’s culture saying 99.9% act correctly, and warned decisions must rely on evidence, not rumors.
Kyle Whittingham left Utah to become Michigan’s new head football coach.

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Story summary

Former coach Sherrone Moore was dismissed after an investigation found an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, pleaded guilty to stalking charges, avoided prison, and was ordered no contact with his assistant.
Warde Manuel said he felt betrayed by the review, defended the program’s culture saying 99.9% act correctly, and warned decisions must rely on evidence, not rumors.
Kyle Whittingham left Utah to become Michigan’s new head football coach.