NEWYou can now hearken to Fox News articles!
College soccer’s newest season fueled loads of heated debates — and now scandals.
In latest days, a lot of the chatter has centered on the College Football Playoff committee’s choice for this 12 months’s 12-team playoff. But debates round that subject had been shortly placed on the again burner when information surfaced that Michigan had fired head soccer coach Sherrone Moore.
The college mentioned an investigation discovered there was enough proof that Moore engaged in an “inappropriate relationship with a employees member.” The announcement was a surprising finish to Moore’s brief, up-and-down tenure that noticed the Wolverines take a step again on the sector after profitable the nationwide championship and being punished by the NCAA.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore leads the group off the sector after warm-ups earlier than the sport in opposition to the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025 in College Park, Maryland. (G Fiume/Getty Images)
“This conduct constitutes a transparent violation of college coverage, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such habits,” faculty officers mentioned in a press release.
Later, Moore was booked into the Washtenaw County Jail as police in Pittsfield performed an assault investigation.
Moore’s dismissal left a lot of the school soccer world surprised.
Here’s a take a look at how former school gamers, followers and different observers reacted to the stunning developments.
Former Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones weighed in, suggesting the choice to take away Moore was an indication that Michigan “lastly” adhered to “some requirements.”
Other social media customers referenced Lane Kiffin, whose resolution to bolt from Ole Miss to LSU drew blended, however nonetheless passionate reactions throughout the sports activities panorama.
The Detroit Free Press reported that former LSU coach Brian Kelly isn’t anticipated to attract curiosity from Michigan throughout its teaching search.
The announcement didn’t embrace particulars of the alleged relationship. Moore, who’s married with three younger daughters, has not but commented on his dismissal.
Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore is proven on the sidelines in the course of the first quarter in opposition to the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland, on Nov. 22, 2025. (Tommy Gilligan/Imagn Images)
The 39-year-old Moore was 9-3 this 12 months after going 8-5 in his debut season.
He signed a five-year contract with a base annual wage of $5.5 million final 12 months. According to the phrases of his deal, the college is not going to have to purchase out the remaining years of Moore’s contract as a result of he was fired for trigger.
2025 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF, BOWL BUZZ: MICHIGAN FIRES HC SHERRONE MOORE
Michigan soccer head coach Sherrone Moore reacts from the sideline throughout a university soccer recreation in opposition to the USC Trojans at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 21, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Following the information of the police investigation, the University of Michigan Athletic Department informed Fox News Digital it “can not touch upon personnel issues” and had “nothing to share past the preliminary assertion.”
Fox News’ Alexandra Koch and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Follow Fox News Digital’s sports activities protection on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle publication.
Michigan scandal deepens as Sherrone Moore is fired, reportedly detained; sparking sports activities world response
