The firing of Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore has spiraled from a shocking dismissal into a full-blown tabloid saga, with new unverified allegations suggesting the situation is far messier than initially reported.
Following the University of Michigan’s announcement that Moore was fired for cause due to an “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member, internet sleuths have focused their attention on executive assistant Paige Shiver. Now, two explosive rumors have taken center stage: allegations of a pregnancy and the revelation that Shiver herself may be married.
The Pregnancy Allegation
While the university has remained tight-lipped, a persistent rumor circulating on message boards and social media claims that the relationship resulted in a pregnancy. This unconfirmed detail has fueled the intensity of the online reaction, adding a layer of personal devastation to what was already a professional disaster for Moore.
Neither Moore nor Shiver has addressed these claims, and the university’s statement was limited to citing a policy violation. At the moment, it should be taken as what it is, an unconfirmed rumor.
A Newlywed?
Adding to the scandal’s complexity, online detectives have uncovered what appears to be a wedding ring on Shiver’s left hand.
Here is what I know at the moment about Sherrone Moore’s firing and how this is far from over. If some of the details are true it’s going to be tough for him to get his money back… pic.twitter.com/lruM9yqrhG
— Robert Littal BSO (@BSO) December 10, 2025
Moore’s “I Don’t See Color” Comment Resurfaces
The scandal has also brought renewed scrutiny to Moore’s public persona. Moore, 39, is married to his wife, Kelli, with whom he shares three daughters. He had carefully cultivated an image of discipline and family values.
In light of the affair allegations, critics are revisiting past comments that now seem ironic or disconnected. Most notably, Moore faced backlash in 2023 regarding comments made about Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe.
When asked about Milroe’s revelation that former coach Bill O’Brien had suggested he shouldn’t play quarterback—a comment many viewed as having racial undertones—Moore offered a clumsy response. “I don’t see color,” Moore told reporters, attempting to dismiss the controversy but instead alienating many who felt he was ignoring the realities faced by Black quarterbacks.
That quote has resurfaced across social media today, used by detractors to highlight a pattern of tone-deafness, both in his public statements and his private conduct.
What’s Next?
As the rumors regarding a potential pregnancy and Shiver’s marital status continue to swirl, the University of Michigan is attempting to turn the page to the Citrus Bowl. Interim coach Biff Poggi has the difficult task of focusing a locker room that is now at the center of the biggest story in college football.
For Moore, the fall from grace has been absolute—from leading a blue-blood program to a “for cause” firing amidst a personal scandal that threatens to overshadow his coaching achievements permanently.
Flip the pages for photos of Paige Shiver.
