Former Michigan Coach Avoids Jail Time in Stalking Case

Sherrone Moore receives 18 months' probation for alleged stalking of university staffer after being fired as head coach.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:20pm

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Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore has avoided jail time and received 18 months' probation after allegedly stalking a university staffer following his December firing. Moore was accused of breaking into the staffer's home and threatening to kill himself, prompting his wife Kelli to call 911. The judge praised Kelli Moore for her support and understanding during the ordeal.

Why it matters

This case highlights the personal and professional fallout that can occur when a high-profile coach is fired, especially when allegations of inappropriate relationships and stalking behavior are involved. It raises questions about accountability, mental health support, and the challenges faced by families in the aftermath of a public dismissal.

The details

According to prosecutors, after being fired from his position as Michigan's head football coach in December, Sherrone Moore allegedly began contacting the university staffer he had an intimate relationship with via phone calls and texts. This prompted the staffer to cooperate with the university's investigation, which led to Moore's firing. Prosecutors say Moore then showed up at the staffer's home, 'barged' his way inside, and began threatening to harm himself with a butter knife and scissors, telling the staffer 'My blood is on your hands' and 'You ruined my life'.

  • In December, Sherrone Moore was fired from his position as head football coach at the University of Michigan.
  • Shortly after his firing, Moore was jailed for allegedly breaking into the home of a university staffer with whom he had an inappropriate relationship.
  • On April 14, 2026, Moore was sentenced to 18 months' probation, fined over $1,000, and ordered to continue mental health treatment and have no contact with the alleged victim.

The players

Sherrone Moore

The former head football coach at the University of Michigan who was fired in December and later accused of stalking a university staffer with whom he had an inappropriate relationship.

Kelli Moore

Sherrone Moore's wife, who called 911 over concerns that her husband was 'going to hurt himself' after being fired from his job.

Judge Cedric Simpson

The judge who presided over Sherrone Moore's case and praised Kelli Moore for her support and understanding during the ordeal.

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What they’re saying

“There is a certain irony in a lot of this - the person quite frankly, Mr. Moore, who is saving you from the full wrath of this court is the one you betrayed.”

— Judge Cedric Simpson, Presiding Judge

“When all the circumstances are happening and they're happening to her and she's absorbing them in real time, she does not once lose her focus. She not once bats an eye to sort of doubt you. She not once wants something terrible to happen for you.”

— Judge Cedric Simpson, Presiding Judge

“Tell him I love him and to come home.”

— Kelli Moore

What’s next

The judge ordered Sherrone Moore to continue mental health treatment and have no contact with the alleged victim as part of his 18-month probation sentence.

The takeaway

This case highlights the personal and professional consequences that can arise when a high-profile coach is fired, especially when allegations of inappropriate relationships and stalking behavior are involved. It underscores the importance of providing mental health support and accountability measures in the aftermath of such public dismissals.