Ex-Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Faces Sentencing for Misdemeanors

Moore pleaded no contest to trespassing and misuse of a telecom device after confrontation with former assistant

Apr. 14, 2026 at 6:05pm

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Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore faces a sentencing hearing on Tuesday for misdemeanors related to a confrontation with his executive assistant soon after Moore's firing for having an inappropriate relationship with her. Moore pleaded no contest in March to trespassing and malicious use of a telecom device, with the maximum possible penalty being six months in jail.

Why it matters

The case highlights the fallout from inappropriate relationships between coaches and staff, which can lead to dismissals, criminal charges, and damage to reputations at high-profile college sports programs.

The details

Moore, 40, was fired on Dec. 10 after leading the Wolverines for two seasons, following Jim Harbaugh's move to the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers. He was accused that same day of confronting the woman with whom he had been having an affair and blaming her for his firing, even threatening to kill himself with butter knives in her apartment. Authorities said the woman had ended the affair and spoken to school officials about it. Moore was charged with felony home invasion and two additional charges, but prosecutors agreed to a deal in which he pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors, with the felony charge dropped.

  • Moore was fired on Dec. 10, 2025.
  • Moore pleaded no contest in March 2026.
  • The sentencing hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Sherrone Moore

A former Michigan football coach who was fired in December 2025 after having an inappropriate relationship with his executive assistant.

Ellen Michaels

Moore's defense lawyer who planned to aggressively challenge how police gathered information to get an arrest warrant.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether to sentence Moore to up to six months in jail or keep him out of custody due to his lack of a criminal record.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and appropriate conduct in high-profile college sports programs, where personal relationships can have serious consequences for coaches, staff, and the reputation of the institution.