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Michigan Fires Coach Sherrone Moore; Gets Probation

4/25/2026

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Sherrone Moore Fired

Michigan fired Sherrone Moore on Dec 10 2025 after Paige Shiver reported their relationship that began in Jan 2022, when Paige Shiver became pregnant in May 2022 and terminated the pregnancy in July 2022 due to Pompe disease.
Sherrone Moore entered Paige Shiver’s Ann Arbor home with knives and was arrested on a felony home-invasion charge.
Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest on Mar 7 2026 and on Apr 14 2026 received 18 months probation, a $1,000 fine, and a no-contact order.

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Kyle Whittingham Hired

University of Michigan hired former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham on Dec 26 2025 to replace Sherrone Moore.
Athletic Director Warde Manuel said Sherrone Moore was terminated because of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.
Moore’s attorney Ellen Michaels said he has closed this chapter.
Lawyers for Paige Shiver called the 18-month probation insufficient.
A judge warned that all bets are off if Moore violates his terms.

History

Historical Context

When Congress passed Title IX on June 23 1972, it mandated equal treatment in federally funded education, sparking Senate debates like the 1974 Javits Amendment and the failed Tower Amendment, which Senator Roman Hruska used to shield a Nebraska football program that earned $800,000 in a season. The 2025 dismissal of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore shows continued Title IX compliance pressures on universities.

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Sherrone Moore Fired

Michigan fired Sherrone Moore on Dec 10 2025 after Paige Shiver reported their relationship that began in Jan 2022, when Paige Shiver became pregnant in May 2022 and terminated the pregnancy in July 2022 due to Pompe disease.
Sherrone Moore entered Paige Shiver’s Ann Arbor home with knives and was arrested on a felony home-invasion charge.
Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest on Mar 7 2026 and on Apr 14 2026 received 18 months probation, a $1,000 fine, and a no-contact order.

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