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40+ min ago (384+ words) The Michigan Wolverines find themselves in an unexpected coaching search after Sherrone Moore's dismissal this week. Moore was let go for having an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, leaving one of college football's premier programs scrambling in mid-December. The timing couldn't be worse. Michigan needs to move fast, and the candidate pool is already taking shape. MORE: Sherrone Moore felt "targeted' at Michigan, ESPN insider says CFB analyst Paul Finebaum weighed in Thursday morning on SportsCenter, putting a big name at the top of the list. "It feels like the No. 1 candidate is going to be Kalen DeBoer of the University of Alabama. He has led Alabama to the playoffs in his second year. He was under consideration when he was the head coach at the University of Washington. Remember, Washington played Michigan in Jim Harbaugh's final game for…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (675+ words) The Michigan football program finds itself in the middle of a nightmare. On the field, the 2025 season was tanked with losses to all three ranked opponents, including a trouncing by rival Ohio State. The worst of it, however, came off the field. Former'coach Sherrone Moore was fired on Wednesday, Dec. 10, after U-M's investigation found "credible evidence" that'Moore had an "impermissible relationship" with a staffer.'On the same day Moore was fired,'he was also arrested by Pittsfield Township Police on an assault investigation and taken to the Washtenaw County Jail. Now, those who remain in Schembechler Hall are left trying to pick up the pieces. On the to-do list? Outside of trying to find a new coach? Keeping the players who were expected to return next year still in the fold. It's imperative U-M keeps as much of its young…...

10+ hour, 58+ min ago (295+ words) Sherrone Moore's situation turned the college football world on its head. His being fired as the Michigan Wolverines' head football coach is in the background, as he was arrested for an alleged assault shortly after the program announced its decision. With everything going on, University President Domenico Grasso sent an official statement to the school. In a letter that was sent to University of Michigan staffers and students via email, Grasso acknowledged the decision to let Moore go for allegedly being involved in an inappropriate relationship with one of his staff members, according to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports. Grasso does not mention the situation with the police, and only focuses on the University's policies and decision to fire Moore. Rumors are that Sherrone Moore, who is 39 years old, allegedly assaulted a woman and threatened to commit suicide. The former Michigan…...

11+ hour, 8+ min ago (298+ words) Dec. 10, 2025 was arguably the most shocking news cycle in Michigan football history. Sherrone Moore's firing followed by his subsequent arrest shook the program and the college football world to its core. Here at Maize n Brew, we've covered the events and fallout extensively here and here and here, with undoubtedly more to come. Today, we want to open the discussion up to you " who should replace Moore as Michigan's head coach? We already took an admittedly far-too-early stab at who we think Michigan should target. We also wrote about who Michigan should absolutely avoid. With that in mind, we want to hear from you " who do you think should get the job? Should Warde Manuel be the one making the call? Are you willing to wait for a college or NFL coach to conclude their season/playoff run? Between uncertain…...

12+ hour, 58+ min ago (632+ words) On Wednesday afternoon, news of the Michigan Wolverines firing head football coach Sherrone Moore sparked an instant frenzy on social media that, at present time, appears to have absolutely no end in sight. However, with still much of the story somewhat foggy, although likely to get at least some clarity following Moore's court arraignment on Friday, Dec. 12, one thing that cannot be denied is that his replacement will be longtime coach Biff Poggi, a truly unique character in college football. For those not familiar with Poggi, the colorful 66-year-old coach rarely, if ever, seems to leave a crowd anywhere close to the corner of disappointment. It was just this past season where Poggi made his triumphant return to Ann Arbor, serving as an associate coach under Moore, the very same position he held for two seasons in 2021 and 2022 under University…...

13+ hour ago (393+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, MI " Years after a man was sentenced to prison, he wanted to kill the "rat" who helped put him behind bars, prosecutors argued. Dominike Sterling allegedly carried out his plan two years ago in Grand Rapids when he fatally shot 32-year-old Daryl Yarber. Sterling, 33, is representing himself at trial this week at the Kent County Courthouse. He's charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, felon in possession of a firearm, and two counts of felony firearm. Jurors began deliberations on Thursday, Dec. 11, after the prosecution and Sterling delivered closing arguments. The trial featured two days of testimony that included reluctant witnesses on the stand. "This was an execution," Kent County Assistant Prosecutor Blair Lachman told the jury. "There's no question about it." Yarber was gunned down Nov. 6, 2023, in the Burton Heights neighborhood. Sterling fired 12 rounds at…...

13+ hour, 56+ min ago (600+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore was fired Wednesday, sending another shockwave through college athletics near the end of the football season. The university announced that Moore would be fired with cause, saying "credible evidence" of an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member" was found after an investigation. Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore arrested Hours later, the former coach was arrested and booked into the Washtenaw County Jail. As of Wednesday, it was not yet clear what charges he might face, though the county prosecutor's office confirmed was still in custody. "I feel like even yesterday when the news broke, everyone in the library was like, "Wait, Sherrone got fired? What's going on?" Michigan senior Matthew Murtoff said. "It's definitely like one of those, "Where were you when this happened?' because then people found out he…...

14+ hour, 14+ min ago (264+ words) A high-profile college football coach found himself in jail soon after he was fired. Moore, 39, is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday afternoon, but court records did not indicate what he's being charged with or share any details surrounding his bond, per the outlet. This comes after Wolverines fans were hit with the unexpected news that their team's coach was swiftly fired mid-season in the wake of an internal investigation at the university. She Was Killed Because Her Coworker Allegedly Didn't Like Her'Now He's Facing First-Degree Murder Charge Illinois Pair Allegedly Flushed Newborn Down Toilet, Buried Body in Beer Box Arkansas Mother & 2 Children Found Shot Dead One Day After Divorce Hearing, Ex Speaks Out Moore was arrested a couple miles south of Michigan Stadium, where days earlier he was on the sidelines overseeing M-U's game against the Ohio State Buckeyes. "The…...

14+ hour, 14+ min ago (293+ words) Michigan's chaotic week took another strange turn when a viral fake post claiming Bryce Underwood had been offered $20 million to transfer to LSU duped thousands of fans. The fabricated report spread quickly on social media, fueled by the program's abrupt coaching change and the rising anxiety surrounding Underwood's future. The freshman quarterback who grew up 30 minutes from campus, is now the centerpiece of Michigan's retention efforts as it begins an unexpected coaching search with Sherrone Moore out. The 18-year-old started every game this season, guided the Wolverines to a 9-3 finish and ranked No. 28 nationally in ESPN's QBR metric. One remarkably polished debut for the most hyped in-state recruit Michigan has signed in more than a decade. There are no guarantees he stays. With Moore fired for cause amid allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, multiple programs are…...

14+ hour, 51+ min ago (896+ words) Michigan will have a third head coach in four seasons by the time 2026 rolls around " and that coach will face the unenviable task of restoring the program's reputation. The hits have not stopped coming since 2023. NCAA investigations and sudden coach firings have been among the scandals the program has encountered. The Wolverines are 31-8 on the field " including a 15-0 season that led to a national championship in 2023. That success has been overshadowed by multiple off-field scandals involving Jim Harbaugh, Connor Stalions, and Sherrone Moore. Moore was fired on Wednesday after the university found "credible evidence" of an inappropriate relationship. In a separate incident, Moore is being detained at the Washtenaw County Jail and is expected to be in court for arraignment on Dec. 12, according to ESPN.com. This is the latest black eye for the university. Here is a look at…...