Following the stunning firing of Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday, speculation has intensified regarding the identity of the staff member involved in the “inappropriate relationship” cited by the university.
While the University of Michigan has not officially named the individual, online rumors and social media speculation have centered on Paige Shiver, who served as the executive assistant to the head coach.
The Allegations
Moore, 39, was terminated for cause after a university investigation found credible evidence of a policy violation. In the hours following the announcement, social media users on platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit began identifying Shiver as the potential staffer involved and that she had become pregnant with Moore’s baby.
Unverified reports circulating online suggest that Shiver, who worked directly with Moore in her administrative role, deactivated her social media accounts shortly before or after the news of the firing broke. This sudden digital silence has fueled further speculation among the fanbase and college football observers, though no definitive link has been confirmed by the university or independent reporting.
It is important to note that these claims remain allegations. The university’s official statement was limited to confirming that the relationship was with a “staff member” and constituted a violation of university policy.
Who is Paige Shiver?
Shiver has been a part of the Michigan football program’s support staff for several seasons. According to university directories and staff listings:
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Role: She most recently served as the Executive Assistant to the Head Coach, a position she held under Moore during his tenure.
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Previous Roles: Shiver previously worked as an on-campus recruiting and operations assistant under former Director of On-Campus Recruiting Christina DeRuyter. She was promoted to the executive assistant role in 2024.
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Salary: Public records indicate her annual salary was approximately $90,000.
Her role placed her in close professional proximity to Moore, managing the day-to-day operations of the head coach’s office.
Some context for the alleged Sherrone Moore and Paige Shiver scandal:
Paige had her salary raised by 55.1% the season after the affair was rumored to have occurred. https://t.co/qz3kHbilW6 pic.twitter.com/YTwc9F6oqm
— J’s Bets (@JSportsBetting1) December 10, 2025
Moore’s Departure
The firing marks an abrupt end to Moore’s time leading the Wolverines. After taking over for Jim Harbaugh following the 2023 national championship season, Moore guided Michigan to a 16-8 record over two seasons. His tenure included a 9-3 regular season in 2025, which had positioned the team for a Citrus Bowl appearance against Texas.
Athletic Director Warde Manuel stated that the university maintains “zero tolerance” for the conduct discovered during the investigation.
Biff Poggi has been named interim head coach and will lead the Wolverines in the upcoming bowl game. The university has stated it will offer no further comment on personnel matters at this time.
Flip the pages for photos of Paige Shiver if you like the milk.
