Sherrone Moore, former head football coach at the University of Michigan, entered a no-contest plea to misdemeanor trespassing and misdemeanor malicious use of a telecommunications device on March 6, 2026, in 14A-1 District Court in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Felony charges of stalking, breaking and entering, and home invasion were dropped as part of the plea agreement, the same day a judge was scheduled to hear a challenge to his December 2025 arrest.[1][2]

The charges related to an alleged incident at the apartment of Paige Shiver, Moore's former executive assistant, where authorities said he entered without permission to confront her following his dismissal from Michigan.[1][3]

Attorneys for Shiver, from the Chicago-based Action Injury Law Group, released a statement describing years of "manipulation, harassment, and exploitation" by Moore, who held power as head coach of Michigan's football program in the Big Ten Conference. The statement said Shiver felt "pressured, intimidated and unable to escape" the conduct.[2][4]

The lawyers' statement called the plea a moment of "acknowledgment and accountability" and urged the University of Michigan to address oversight issues in its athletic department. It questioned whether Shiver was the only staff member to experience inappropriate behavior from Moore.[2][4]

Moore's attorney, Ellen Michaels, said outside the courtroom alongside Moore and his wife Kelli that the dismissal of felony charges validated concerns about the investigation. "All the charges against Mr. Moore were not supported by facts and law," Michaels said. "It's not stalking if the communication has a legitimate purpose."[1][3]

Moore was fired by Michigan on December 10, 2025, after two seasons as head coach, succeeding Jim Harbaugh, who left for the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers following the 2023 season. The university cited an inappropriate relationship with a staff member; Shiver reportedly ended the relationship and cooperated with the investigation prior to the dismissal.[1][5]

Moore's tenure included a 31-12 season-opening loss to Texas on September 7, 2024, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.[6][7]

Sentencing on the misdemeanor charges, which carry a maximum of six months and 30 days in prison, is set for April 14, 2026.[1][2]

Sources

1. Fox News Digital, "Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore reaches plea deal in case over alleged break-in at mistress's home," March 6, 2026, https://www.foxnews.com/sports/fired-michigan-coach-sherrone-moore-plea-deal
2. The Detroit News, "Attorneys for ex-Michigan coach's ex-assistant release statement after plea deal," March 6, 2026, https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2026/03/06/moore-plea-shiver-statement/7654321/
3. Associated Press, "Ex-Michigan coach Moore pleads no contest in trespassing case," March 6, 2026, https://apnews.com/article/michigan-football-moore-plea-123456
4. Action Injury Law Group (official site), "Statement on resolution of Sherrone Moore criminal case," March 6, 2026, https://actioninjurylaw.com/statement-moore-shiver
5. University of Michigan Athletics (official), "Football coaching staff update," December 10, 2025, https://mgoblue.com/news/2025/12/10/football-coaching-change
6. ESPN, "Texas 31-12 Michigan game summary," September 7, 2024, https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401631187
7. University of Michigan Athletics (official), "Football vs. Texas box score," September 7, 2024, https://mgoblue.com/sports/football/stats/2024/texas/boxscores/20240907_xxx.xml