ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore has entered a legal battle weeks after his abrupt dismissal from one of college football’s most prestigious programs, as authorities return him to court in connection with criminal charges filed following his firing.

Moore, 39, was terminated “with cause” by Michigan on December 10, 2025, after an internal investigation found credible evidence he engaged in an “inappropriate relationship” with a female staff member, a violation of university policy that resulted in the immediate end of his coaching tenure.

Days after losing his job, prosecutors allege Moore unlawfully entered the woman’s apartment and made a string of threatening statements, at one point grabbing kitchen utensils and allegedly threatening self-harm, according to court filings reviewed in his arraignment.

Moore now faces three criminal charges — including a felony home invasion charge and two misdemeanors for stalking and unlawful entry — all of which stem from the confrontation that followed the end of the relationship.

At a recent hearing in Washtenaw County, Moore pleaded not guilty and was released on a $25,000 bond, subject to strict conditions including a GPS monitoring tether, no contact with the alleged victim and ongoing mental health treatment, authorities said.

The next court appearance has been scheduled as prosecutors and defense prepare for preliminary proceedings that could determine whether the felony charge will move forward to trial.

Moore’s career collapse — from head coach to defendant — has also reverberated through the Michigan program, which has already installed an interim head coach amid recruiting uncertainty.