Disturbing allegations against fired Michigan coach surface in 911 audio
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Details regarding the custody of former University of Michigan Football coach Sherrone Moore emerged Wednesday and included allegations of stalking and a possible mental health crisis.
Audio of the 911 call recording obtained by Fox News Digital details allegations of “domestic” assault, with police stating that the victim claimed “there was a male at that location and the house was attacking him” and that the suspect “had been following him for months.”
Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore looks on before the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field on November 15, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
In the audio recording, it is said that the suspect “held a knife to his throat and ran away.”
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Accordingly TMZ SportsAdditional audio from dispatch included the suspect saying his wife was suicidal because she “lost her job today.”
Although Moore’s name is not mentioned in the audio recording, TMZ Sports reported that the call came from the Ann Arbor address of a Michigan football employee at the time of Moore’s arrest on Wednesday.
Fox News Digital confirmed that Moore, 39, was booked into the Washtenaw County Jail in Michigan. No charges were listed.
Pittsfield police said they responded to a home as part of an assault investigation. Police said a suspect was taken into custody and the incident did not appear to be a random incident. Police said the suspect was booked into the Washtenaw County Jail pending review of charges by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office.
Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore leads her team onto the field for the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (IMAGN)
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Moore’s arrest comes after the Wolverines head coach was fired after it was revealed he had an “inappropriate relationship” with an employee. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement that “there is credible evidence that Coach Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.”
University of Michigan interim President Domenico Grasso also sent an email message to students Thursday addressing the situation, saying Moore’s actions were a “breach of trust” and encouraging students to provide information while the investigation continues.
“Students, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics suspended head football coach Sherrone Moore for violating University policy by engaging in inappropriate sexual intercourse with a staff member earlier this week,” a copy of the message obtained by Fox News Digital read. The statement was included.
Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore leaves the field after the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images)
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“This behavior is absolutely not tolerated at the University of Michigan. None. I have been in close communication with the Board of Trustees, and we are united in doing the right thing. This breach of trust by Coach Moore is painful for many in our community, most importantly those directly involved in this situation.”
Moore is scheduled to appear in court Friday.
Fox News Digital’s Ryan Morik contributed to this report.
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