Overview
- Athletic director Warde Manuel announced Moore’s termination effective immediately, citing credible evidence from the school’s inquiry.
- Associate coach Biff Poggi was appointed interim head coach and is set to lead Michigan against Texas in the Dec. 31 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.
- Michigan characterized the action as enforcement of university policy and distinct from Moore’s earlier two-game suspension tied to the sign-stealing case.
- Moore became full-time head coach in 2024 after serving as acting head coach during Jim Harbaugh’s suspensions in 2023.
- The decision arrives late in the season, forcing an abrupt leadership transition as bowl preparations continue.