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Former Michigan Wolverines football head coach Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest Friday to two misdemeanor charges as part of a plea agreement that resolves a criminal case stemming from the day he was fired by the university.
The deal resulted in prosecutors dropping more serious charges, including a felony home invasion count and two additional misdemeanors. In exchange, Moore pleaded no contest to misdemeanor trespassing and malicious use of a telecommunications device in a domestic relationship.
Incident Followed Moore’s Firing
The case centers on events that occurred on Dec. 10, 2025, when the University of Michigan dismissed Moore as head coach for having an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.
Authorities said Moore went to the woman’s apartment shortly after the firing. According to police reports, the woman told investigators Moore confronted her and blamed her for losing his job. She also told police that Moore grabbed a butter knife and threatened to harm himself during the encounter.
Moore initially faced a felony home invasion charge along with misdemeanor breaking and entering and stalking in a domestic relationship before prosecutors dropped those charges under the plea agreement.
Defense Says Charges Were Unfounded
Moore’s attorney, Ellen Michaels, said the dismissal of the more serious charges supports the defense’s position that the original case lacked sufficient legal grounds.
She said the resolution validates concerns the defense raised about the investigation from the beginning and added that Moore is ready to move forward.
Moore appeared in court alongside his wife, Kelli, and declined to comment when approached by reporters after the hearing.
Sentencing Scheduled for April
A request by Moore’s legal team to remove the electronic monitoring tether required under his bond conditions was denied by J. Cedric Simpson while authorities continue reviewing the case.
The court will sentence Moore on April 14 in Washtenaw County Court. The misdemeanor charges carry a potential maximum penalty of up to one year in jail, though legal observers say it is unlikely he will receive prison time.
Moore’s Michigan Coaching Tenure
Moore spent two seasons as Michigan’s head coach after succeeding Jim Harbaugh, who left the program after winning a national championship to take the head coaching job with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Moore compiled a 16–8 record during his tenure and previously served as the Wolverines’ offensive coordinator during Michigan’s 2023 national championship season.
