Overview
- An internal investigation found credible evidence Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, the athletic director said.
- Biff Poggi was appointed interim head coach and is set to lead No. 18 Michigan against Texas in the Citrus Bowl on December 31.
- Police in Saline said they detained Moore and transferred him to Pittsfield Township Police for investigation into potential charges, a developing matter.
- Because the firing was for cause, Michigan is not planning to pay the remainder of Moore’s contract buyout, according to multiple reports.
- Staff were told the probe had been ongoing since mid-November; Moore had previously faced suspensions tied to the sign‑stealing case, including recovered deleted texts.