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Former Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Anthony Simpson has made surprising claims about his playing time while at school in connection with the Sherrone Moore scandal.
Moore was fired by Michigan in December after the school said he had an “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member. He was later arrested after an incident with the woman following his dismissal. Michigan hired Kyle Whittingham to replace him as head coach.
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore leaves the field after the 31-12 loss to Texas at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, September 7, 2024. (Junfu Han/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Simpson transferred from Massachusetts to Michigan before the 2025 season. But he received minimal playing time and re-entered the transfer portal after receiving an extra year of eligibility.
He claimed in since-deleted posts on X that his playing time was affected due to players allegedly blackmailing Moore over his alleged extramarital affairs, according to Sports Illustrated.
“If I kept my mouth shut, no one would know that I was part of a scandal that impacted the team and affected my chances of contributing to my college production,” he wrote on social media. “I tried to stay in Michigan but the ‘G.M.’ [Sean Magee] said there was no room for me. God has plans for all of us and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me. Thanks Michigan.
Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Anthony Simpson (5) runs down for a first down during the Michigan Wolverines game against Central Michigan Chippewas on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Steven King/Sportswire Icon via Getty Images)
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“Targets vs non-targets, I was the best slot receiver in Michigan and I was treated unfairly because of [Sherrone] Moore is the subject of blackmail by players and staff members. Which compromised my chance of entering the field. Fastest player on the team and earned reps every day in practice. Only here for fall camp. Our team captains also encouraged me to play. I was denied fairness.”
Former Michigan players Cristian Dixon and Raheem Anderson appear to co-sign Simpson’s messages.
PK Press Club Digital has reached out to Michigan for comment.
Simpson has since been transferred to Toledo.
Sherrone Moore is seen during warmups before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
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Michigan will look to start fresh in 2026 as the Moore case plays out in court.
