The eyes of the college football world have centered on Michigan football over the last 24 hours after the Wolverines fired football coach Sherrone Moore with cause.
Per the university, an investigation found “credible evidence” he “engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.” Since his firing, Moore has been detained, arrested and booked into Washtenaw County Jail in Michigan. He is expected to be arraigned on Friday, Dec. 12.
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This comes less than two weeks after the Wolverines finished the regular season with a 27-9 loss to Big Ten rival Ohio State, a loss that snapped a four-game winning streak against the Buckeyes and eliminated Michigan from College Football Playoff contention.
Moore’s dismissal in Ann Arbor could also result in roster turnover for the Wolverines. Here’s what to know on the transfer rules for Michigan:
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Michigan coach Sherrone Moore cheers as he runs onto the field for warmup at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore uses hand signal, 4-0, to celebrate the Wolverines’ 4th straight win over Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore watches a play against Ohio State during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day shakes hands with Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore following the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Michigan won 13-10.
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore hugs athletic director Warde Manuel during warmup at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore reacts to a play against Purdue during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore shakes hands with Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith after the Wolverines’ 31-20 win at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore cheers on before a play against Washington during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
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Sherrone Moore, Michigan’s new head coach, smiles as he is surrounded by members of the media during a press conference inside the Junge Family Champions Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore walks around the field after team arrive for the game between Ohio State and Michigan at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.
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Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore celebrates with defensive back Brandyn Hillman.
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore watches a play against Ohio State during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.
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Jan 19, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines head football coach Sherrone Moore fires up the crowd in overtime of the basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore leads his team onto the field for the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9.
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Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore prepares to take the field before the the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore watches a play against Purdue during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore hugs Washington head coach Jedd Fisch after 24-7 win at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
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COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Head coach Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines arrives before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore shakes hands with USC head coach Lincoln Riley after 27-24 win at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore walks towards the locker room as team arrive ahead of the New Mexico game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
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Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore before the game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Michigan Wolverines at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore watches quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) during the first half of the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
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Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore greets Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen Deboer after the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Michigan coach Sherrone Moore leaves the field after a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the University of Michigan Wolverines at Gaylord Family Ð Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Oklahoma won 24-13.
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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University of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore celebrates after beating the University of Alabama on Dec. 31, 2024, in Tampa, Fla.
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore fires up the student section during warm up ahead of the New Mexico game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore, center, speaks to players after the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Can Michigan football players transfer after Sherrone Moore’s firing?
Players from Michigan’s current roster are eligible to transfer out of the program when the portal opens from Jan. 2-16. This is a change from past offseasons, as the NCAA in October recommended the 15-day portal window after getting rid of the spring transfer portal window.
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There’s another window in which Michigan players can enter their names into the portal. The NCAA changed the 30-day window for players whose teams undergo a coaching change to 15 days. That portal will not open until five days after the new head coach is hired.
Depending on the timing of the hiring, those two windows could coincide, or Michigan could have a second 15-day period, apart from Jan. 2-16, in which players can transfer out.
Can Michigan football recruits get out of commitments after Sherrone Moore’s firing?
As reported by the Detroit Free Press — part of the USA TODAY Network — players who have committed to the Wolverines, but not signed, can back out of their commitment.
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For members of Michigan’s 2026 recruiting class who have already signed, Moore’s dismissal has resulted in an automatic release by Michigan. They can reopen their recruiting and commit to another program without consequence.
Michigan football 2026 recruiting class
Here’s a look at the commitments to Michigan’s 2026 recruiting class from the early-signing day period, according to 247Sports Composite rankings:
EDGE Carter Meadows (Five-Star)
RB Savion Hiter (Five-Star)
DL Alister Vallejo (Four-Star)
DL Titan Davis (Four-Star)
WR Travis Johnson (Four-Star)
OT Mark Walbridge (Four-Star)
CB Jamarion Vincent (Four-Star)
OT Malakai Lee (Four-Star)
TE Matt Ludwig (Four-Star) *
CB Andre Clark Jr. (Four-Star)
S Jordan Deck (Four-Star)
QB Tommy Carr (Four-Star)
OT Tommy Fraumann (Four-Star)
DL McHale Blade (Three-Star)
QB Brady Smigiel (Three-Star)
WR Brady Marchese (Three-Star)
TE Mason Bonner (Three-Star)
LB Aden Reeder (Three-Star)
RB Jonathan Brown (Three-Star)
EDGE Tariq Boney (Three-Star)
IOL Adrian Hamilton (Three-Star)
LB Kaden Catchings (Three-Star)
LB Markel Dabney (Three-Star)
IOL Bear McWhorter (Three-Star)
WR Jaylen Pile (Three-Star)
K Micah Drescher (Three-Star)
* Ludwig has been released from his letter of intent, according to Rivals.
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