Former Michigan Head Coach Sherrone Moore Faces Home Invasion and Stalking Charges

Former University of Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore was arrested Wednesday in Pittsfield Township, Michigan, on multiple counts stemming from what prosecutors describe as a domestic incident involving a woman with whom he had a long-term intimate relationship. According to a criminal complaint filed in Washtenaw County, Moore, 39, is charged with first-degree home invasion, aggravated stalking in a domestic context, and breaking and entering in a domestic relationship. The home invasion count is a felony; the other two charges are misdemeanors.

Police said they were dispatched Wednesday afternoon after receiving a 911 call from a woman reporting that a man was attacking her and had been stalking her for months. When officers arrived, they detained Moore and took him to the county jail, where he has remained since the arrest.

The Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office told the court that Moore and the complainant had been involved “for a number of years.” Prosecutors said the woman ended the relationship on Monday, two days before the alleged attack. After the breakup, Moore allegedly continued to call and text her without receiving responses. Investigators accuse him of going to her apartment on Wednesday, taking scissors and butter knives from the kitchen, and making what prosecutors described as “threatening, intimidating, terrifying statements and behaviors.” Prosecutors also said Moore threatened to harm himself during the encounter.

Moore appeared virtually from jail for a probable-cause hearing Friday, wearing white detention clothing. His defense attorney told the court that Moore has no prior criminal history, is a married father of three, and poses no danger to the public or the complainant. Despite that argument, the judge set bond at $25,000, ordered Moore to wear a GPS ankle monitor if released, barred him from contacting the alleged victim, and prohibited him from consuming alcohol or possessing weapons. A preliminary examination is scheduled for Jan. 22.

The University of Michigan dismissed Moore “with cause” on Wednesday, hours before the arrest became public. In a brief statement, the university said investigators had located “credible evidence” indicating the coach engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a member of the athletic department staff. University President Domenico Grasso subsequently issued a campus-wide letter urging anyone with additional information about Moore’s conduct to contact authorities or university compliance officers, emphasizing that such behavior would not be tolerated.

Moore had been elevated to head coach in 2024 after serving as offensive coordinator under former coach Jim Harbaugh. Over two seasons leading the program, he compiled an 18-8 overall record, including a 9-3 finish this year. With Moore’s dismissal, assistant coach Biff Poggi was appointed interim head coach for the team’s Jan. 1 appearance in the Citrus Bowl against the Texas Longhorns. The matchup remains on the schedule released by the NCAA, but the university has not announced any additional staff changes beyond Poggi’s temporary promotion.

The felony home invasion charge carries a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years under Michigan law. Aggravated stalking is punishable by up to five years in prison, while the misdemeanor breaking-and-entering charge can result in up to one year in jail. Prosecutors said the investigation is ongoing and that additional evidence could be introduced before Moore’s next court appearance.

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Law enforcement officials did not release the complainant’s name, citing protections for victims of domestic violence. Police also did not specify whether any injuries were sustained during Wednesday’s incident. The prosecutor’s office confirmed that no other individuals were present in the apartment at the time officers arrived.

Moore’s dismissal adds to a period of transition for Michigan football, which had been rebuilding under his leadership after Harbaugh’s departure. The Wolverines concluded the regular season ranked in the top 15 nationally in total offense. Athletic department officials said in a statement that player support services remain available and that the program’s postseason preparation would continue uninterrupted under Poggi.

Moore remains in Washtenaw County custody pending bond conditions. If released, he must report any change of residence to the court, submit to electronic monitoring, and avoid any physical or electronic contact with the complainant. Violations could lead to immediate revocation of bond and additional charges.

Neither Moore nor his legal team has issued a public statement outside of Friday’s brief court appearance. The University of Michigan declined further comment, citing the ongoing legal process.

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