Ex-Michigan head coach Moore reaches plea deal
Dan WetzelMar 6, 2026, 02:44 PM ET Close Dan Wetzel is a senior writer focused on investigative reporting, news analysis and feature storytelling. Multiple Authors Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore agreed to a deal Friday that resulted in him pleading no contest on two new misdemeanor charges in exchange for the dropping of a…
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Dan Wetzel
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Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore agreed to a deal Friday that resulted in him pleading no contest on two new misdemeanor charges in exchange for the dropping of a previous felony count and two separate misdemeanors.
The plea agreement centers on Moore’s actions on Dec. 10, following his sudden firing as Michigan’s head coach. The University dismissed Moore that day for having an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.
Moore soon drove to the staff member’s apartment and was initially charged with felony home invasion as well as misdemeanor counts of breaking and entering and stalking in a domestic relationship. The staff member told police that the 37-year-old, married, father of three grabbed a butter knife and threatened to harm himself. Earlier that day, the staff member had told the school about the relationship.
On Friday, prosecutors agreed to drop the initial, more serious charges, in exchange for Moore to plead no contest to two new misdemeanors — malicious use of a telecommunication device in a domestic relationship and trespassing.
Moore’s attorney, Ellen Michaels, stated in court that the deal was reasonable after the initial charges had been proven “false.” Her request for Moore to be freed from wearing an electronic tether as part of his bond agreement was denied by Judge Cedric Simpson pending interviews with authorities.
Moore will be sentenced April 12 in Washtenaw County Court and could face up to a year in prison, although attorneys unrelated to the case have told ESPN they do not expect Moore to serve any time.
Moore coached the Wolverines for two seasons, compiling a 16-8 record, before his dismissal. He previously served as the team’s offensive coordinator during the Wolverines’ 2023 national championship season.
Moore walked into Washtenaw County Court on Friday holding hands with his wife, Kelly.
