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Sherrone Moore’s wife called 911 because she feared the former Michigan coach was “suicidal” after “losing his job,” according to an audio report obtained by the Detroit News.
Moore and the alleged victim had an “intimate relationship for several years,” a prosecutor said during his hearing Friday, but the victim broke up with Moore Monday morning.
“According to our victim here, he put a knife to her throat and ran away,” the audio states. “They also indicate that when he left the scene during their call, he came out with several knives.”
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Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore appears via video during his arraignment hearing in Washtenaw County 14A-1 District Court on December 12, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Ryan Sun-Pool/Getty Images)
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement that “credible evidence was found that Coach Moore had an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.” He was arraigned Friday on charges of trespassing and criminal harassment.
Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer by phone and text after the breakup, prompting the woman to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate with its investigation. Moore was later fired from his job as head football coach, which prosecutors say prompted him to show up at her home.
The audio also accused Moore of “stalking” the victim “for months.”
Michigan Wolverines head football coach Sherrone Moore is seen during warmups before a college football game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois on November 15, 2025. (Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
SHERRONE MOORE, FIRED MICHIGAN COACH, ACCUSED OF Stalking Victim ‘FOR MONTHS’ IN POLICE AUDIO
Moore allegedly “barged” into the victim’s residence shortly after Michigan fired him for cause due to an “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member. Moore allegedly grabbed butter knives and a pair of kitchen scissors and began threatening his own life. According to prosecutors, Moore told the staffer, “My blood is on your hands” and “You have ruined my life.”
Moore underwent a mental health evaluation following his arrest before being taken into custody.
Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore leaves the field after the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 29, 2025. (Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images)
The judge in the case granted Moore $25,000 bail with conditions including regular mental health treatment, installation of a GPS tracking device, no contact of any kind with the victim and staying in Michigan.
Moore’s next court date is January 22.
