Sherrone Moore is making headlines for all the wrong reasons! He’s stepping into the 2024 Big Ten season as Michigan Wolverines’ new head coach with many negative cheers. His past actions are catching up with him, and the situation just got worse this Sunday when the NCAA handed down a Notice of Allegations (NOA) to the team.

This is quite serious and requires a written response from the University of Michigan in the next three months. Now, this also puts Moore and his staff under intense scrutiny. However, despite the drama, Moore seems unfazed.

Believe us, Moore is the cool dude in Ann Arbor now. Instead of responding to the accusations, he’s busy welcoming the new class of 2028 students to his facility. On August 25, Sherrone Moore reposted the university’s announcement, saying, “Welcome class of 2028! Excited to see you all in the Big House on Saturday!!” These cheerful vibes came just after the NOA was issued, making it seem like Moore is either trying to brush off the negativity or genuinely isn’t worried about the situation.

But the allegations are pretty serious. Moore has been in the NCAA’s bad books before, notably for contacting recruits during the COVID-19 dry recruiting period. And this time, it’s worse. He and seven other team members are being investigated for stealing signs from other teams last year.

Moore is explicitly accused of recording opponents’ hand signals and deleting 52 text messages exchanged with Connor Stalions, the central figure in the scandal. This could lead to Level 2 violations for Moore, and the investigation could seriously risk his head coaching job.

Sherrone Moore’s job in jeopardy

After serving as the offensive coordinator, Sherrone Moore stepped into Jim Harbaugh’s shoes as Michigan’s head coach earlier this year. But now, both Moore and Harbaugh, along with Connor Stalions, are facing serious trouble. However, for Moore, the consequences could be more severe. Stalions resigned from the Wolverines last year, and Harbaugh left for the NFL to coach the LA Chargers. However, Moore is still with the team, leading them into their new championship season.

Uncertainty looms over Moore’s job and the team’s 2023 title. College football insider Michael Hartwell weighed in on the situation this Sunday, writing on his X handle, “The NCAA plans on vacating all wins and championships from 2021 to 2023. Sherrone Moore will also be suspended for the entire 2024 season, pending appeals.” While nothing is official, the chances of Moore losing his head coaching role seem high.

Moore and the University of Michigan tried to shift negative attention away by releasing the Netflix documentary Sign Stealer. Now, this features Stalions sharing his side of the story. However, rumors suggest the show might be tweaked before its Tuesday release. Moore’s last hope to distract from the negativity might be a win in the season opener against Fresno State on August 31. Can Michigan pull it off and ease the pressure?