Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore was terminated “with cause,” then taken into custody amid claims he stalked and assaulted a woman.
Newly obtained 911 dispatch audio in the aftermath of Sherrone Moore’s abrupt firing shows police responding to an emergency call from an Ann Arbor residence, a call in which the caller told a dispatcher a man was attacking her and had been stalking her “for months.”
According to the audio, obtained by TMZ Sports and reported by multiple outlets, law enforcement was called to a location associated with a Michigan football employee on Wednesday afternoon after the former head coach was terminated.
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In the background, a woman’s voice can be heard describing the situation while officers are dispatched to the scene.
Police described the incident as nonrandom and indicated there was no ongoing threat to the community.
The dispatcher repeated that the caller claimed the man had been stalking her and was currently causing an incident at her home, prompting the immediate response.
Fired “with cause”, a cruel fall from grace
Sherrone Moore, 39, was fired by the University of Michigan on December 10, 2025, “with cause” after an internal investigation uncovered credible evidence he had engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, which violated university policy.
That dismissal came just hours before he was taken into custody.
Police initially detained him in Saline, Michigan, then transferred him to the Washtenaw County Jail on an alleged assault investigation.
As of Friday morning, no formal criminal charges had yet been filed against Moore, though an arraignment is expected later today. Prosecutors have not released specifics about the pending charges until they are formally filed.
What the authorities and the university say
Michigan’s athletic director, Warde Manuel, said Sherrone Moore’s conduct constituted a clear violation of university policy, and the school reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance for inappropriate relationships involving staff.
The firing was immediate, and his contract, which paid roughly $5.5 million per year, was voided, with no buyout due to the “for cause” designation.
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Law enforcement sources confirmed that there was an active investigation and that Moore remained in custody Thursday in the Washtenaw County Jail, where he was expected to be taken before a judge.
The police release stated that officers were responding to an alleged assault at a residential address when they apprehended him.
More details and context from dispatch recordings
The 911 dispatch audio fills in some of the chaotic scene that played out that afternoon:
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A woman reported a man attacking her inside a residence, claiming he had been stalking her for months.
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Dispatchers referenced stalking behavior as they dispatched officers to the scene.
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Subsequent reports from local media described the caller as distraught, and the situation as serious enough that officers treated it with urgency.
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— Rob Reinhart (@RealRobReinhart) December 11, 2025
Police have not officially named Moore in the 911 release, but the location and timing align with his arrest and firing, forming a linked incident.
Fallout beyond the arrest
The scandal compounds a tumultuous period for Michigan football after a series of controversies: Moore had previously faced a sign-stealing scandal and suspensions earlier in the 2025 season.
Following Moore’s dismissal, assistant coach Biff Poggi was named interim head coach, with the Wolverines still scheduled to play No. 13 Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on December 31.
Many within the Michigan community, including former players, have expressed shock and disappointment at how quickly Moore’s once-promising career unraveled amid allegations of misconduct, arrest, and chaotic events.
What comes next
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Arraignment expected Friday: Court officials said Moore is expected to be arraigned, though no formal charges have yet been filed.
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Investigation ongoing: Prosecutors are reviewing evidence, including the dispatch audio and police reports, before filing charges.
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Program leadership transition: Michigan’s coaching staff and administration will continue navigating the abrupt leadership change as they prepare for their bowl game.
This situation remains fluid, and more details, including the official charges and legal strategy, are expected as the weekend unfolds. If you’d like, I can also break down possible legal charges and penalties Moore could face based on the reported allegations.
