The situation surrounding ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore just keeps getting worse.
Michigan fired Moore after two seasons because he had an “inappropriate relationship with a staff member.” Hours later it was revealed that he’s in custody as a suspect in an alleged assault. The Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office said he’s on track to appear in court for his arraignment on Friday.
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While on “SportsCenter” this Wednesday, ESPN insider Pete Thamel reported that Moore was “acting strange” before he was even let go.
“There had been a lot of uneasiness on the Michigan staff, sources had told me Sherrone Moore had been acting strange, berating assistant coaches, not acting in a normal way,” Thamel said. “It is rare that you get a statement like the one Michigan had, being as explicit as they are, saying it was an inappropriate relationship with a staff member that led to Sherrone Moore’s firing.”
Less than 24 hours later, Nicole Auerbach of NBC Sports reported that Michigan knew Moore was dealing with mental health issues prior to firing him. However, that didn’t stop Manuel from dismissing him without having security present.
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“Michigan had been alerted prior to Wednesday that Sherrone Moore was dealing with mental health issues yet Warde Manuel fired him alone with no HR rep and no security present,” Auerbach said.
Oct 25, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; University of Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore walks into Spartan Stadium before a game against the Michigan State Spartans. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images
Pressure on Warde Manuel.
As more and more information gets shared with the public, it seems like Manuel could be next if Michigan considers more changes.
“Seems like Warde Manuel will be gone,” one person commented.
“Stunning a premier institution has executive leadership that does’t realize how wrong that is, not to mention their own legal exposure if he had harmed himself or others,” a fan wrote on social media. “Explains why they have the culture they do, and no one should respect it. Stunning really.”
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“That is a level of administrative negligence that usually ends with two people getting fired,” another fan said.
Michigan has not yet said if Manuel is safe for the 2026 season and beyond.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Dec 11, 2025, where it first appeared in the College Football section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.