#BREAKING: NCAA Clears Michigan’s Sherrone Moore of Wrongdoing, Dismisses 2025 Self-Imposed Suspension After Compliance Audit Vindicates Wolverines
In a dramatic and unprecedented ruling, the NCAA has officially announced that Michigan Football head coach Sherrone Moore will not serve the self-imposed suspension the university levied for the 2025 season. The decision follows an exhaustive four-month compliance audit and investigation that ultimately confirmed Michigan athletics’ full adherence to NCAA rules and standards.
The news, delivered in a press release and emergency media call on Monday morning, immediately sent shockwaves through the college football world. Moore, who took over the program full-time following Jim Harbaugh’s departure to the NFL in early 2024, had been expected to miss the first three games of the 2025 season due to alleged recruiting and communication violations stemming from the 2023 and 2024 cycles.
But the NCAA’s investigation—led by independent auditors, former compliance officials, and third-party legal observers—concluded that the infractions cited in the initial university report were “based on procedural misunderstandings” and did not constitute any material violations of NCAA recruiting rules or ethical standards.
“The University of Michigan Athletics Department has demonstrated a high level of institutional control and transparency throughout this process,” the NCAA statement read. “Following a thorough review of all evidence, documentation, and interviews with involved parties, the NCAA has determined that Head Coach Sherrone Moore acted within acceptable bounds of NCAA policy. No suspension is warranted, and the self-imposed discipline is hereby vacated.”
Moore, 39, responded to the ruling during an emotional press conference inside Schembechler Hall, surrounded by staff and players.
“This is a moment of truth and vindication for not just me, but for the entire Michigan program,” Moore said, voice cracking. “We’ve done things the right way. We’ve built something special with integrity, and I’m grateful that the NCAA recognized that.”
The ruling is more than a personal win for Moore—it clears a major cloud hanging over Michigan’s 2025 campaign. The Wolverines are expected to contend for the Big Ten title once again and are ranked No. 4 in several early preseason polls. With the suspension now off the table, Moore will lead the Wolverines onto the field for their season opener against Texas Tech on August 30 in Ann Arbor.
Analysts quickly praised the NCAA’s transparency and decision-making. “This is a watershed moment,” said ESPN’s Paul Finebaum. “For once, the NCAA got it right—and did so in a timely, public-facing way. Moore and Michigan deserve credit for not just cooperating, but for holding themselves accountable even before wrongdoing was proven. That’s rare in college athletics.”
University President Santa Ono and Athletic Director Warde Manuel issued a joint statement applauding the outcome and reaffirming their confidence in Moore’s leadership.
“Coach Moore exemplifies the values of this university,” they wrote. “We are proud of how he has navigated this challenge, and we are fully committed to supporting him and our football program as we chase another championship season.”
For Michigan fans and players, the verdict is sweet justice—and a loud signal that the Wolverines are once again full speed ahead, with their head coach at the helm and their eyes locked on the College Football Playoff.
