Michigan’s Sherrone Moore to Self-Impose Two-Game Suspension in Weeks 3 and 4 Amid Fallout from NCAA Advanced Scouting Investigation, per ESPN
Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore is reportedly planning to self-impose a two-game suspension during Weeks 3 and 4 of the 2025 season as part of a disciplinary response to the NCAA’s investigation into the Wolverines’ advanced scouting controversy, according to a report from ESPN.
The move is seen as a proactive step by Moore and the Michigan program as they seek to distance themselves from the lingering consequences of the sign-stealing scandal that engulfed the university’s football operations under former head coach Jim Harbaugh. Moore, who served as offensive coordinator and offensive line coach during the height of the controversy, was promoted to head coach following Harbaugh’s departure to the NFL earlier this year.
The suspension reportedly reflects Moore’s effort to demonstrate accountability and cooperation with the NCAA as it continues its inquiry into the widespread and highly publicized advanced scouting scheme. While Moore was not publicly linked to directly organizing the effort led by former analyst Connor Stalions, his position on the staff during the period in question has drawn scrutiny.
The scandal, which began to unfold in the fall of 2023, centered around allegations that Michigan staffers, led by Stalions, attended future opponents’ games to illegally record and decipher play-call signals—an action that is explicitly prohibited by NCAA rules. The fallout led to Harbaugh serving a three-game university-imposed suspension at the beginning of the 2023 season, and eventually contributed to his exit from college football.
Moore’s decision to step away for two games is likely an effort to mitigate potential future NCAA penalties and maintain integrity as he begins his tenure at the helm of one of college football’s most high-profile programs. Michigan has not yet officially confirmed the suspension or commented on the specifics of the report.
If carried out, Moore’s suspension would remove him from the sidelines during two early non-conference matchups. The specific opponents for Weeks 3 and 4 of the 2025 season have not yet been announced, but those games are not expected to include high-level Big Ten competition.
This move adds another chapter to Michigan’s ongoing efforts to manage the long-term reputational and regulatory impact of one of the most notable college football scandals in recent memory.
