After a disappointing 2024 season, coach Sherrone Moore and the Michigan Wolverines have been stuck dealing with an advanced scouting scandal. On May 5, Moore was suspended for two games for his involvement in the 2023 scandal. Moore will also be barred from any team-related duties during his suspension. He will serve his suspension during Week 3 and Week 4.
The scandal dates back to 2023 when defensive analyst Connor Stalions was accused of operating an advanced scouting operation. According to a report from ESPN, he had friends and family members attend games and take videos of the sideline play signals. Moore was suspended because he allegedly deleted a thread of 52 texts with Stalions about the scandal.
On Saturday, 26 days after Moore's suspension, CFB analyst Samuel Recker weighed in on whether the coach will survive the season

"Sherrone Moore's official record at Michigan is 9-5, one win in 2023, 8-5 record in 2024 with a 5-4 record in Big Ten conference play and a 1-2 record against Top 10 teams," Recker said in a new episode of "College Football with Sam." (Timestamp 1:15). "Lost to Texas and Oregon last year but beat Ohio State. It's a fascinating question whether he survives the season or not.
"As of right now, I think that what the NCAA will do, the only punishment they will give out that I think will have a tangible effect on Michigan is in regards to Sherrone Moore."
Recker speculated what could happen to Moore if he lied about his involvement in the scandal.
"I think that Michigan will receive some type of punishment. Maybe you give Sherrone Moore more games where he is suspended. If he was deeply involved and lied about, then he should be fired."
The Committee of Infractions hearing for Michigan and Sherrone Moore is scheduled for early June
The initial suspension for Sherrone Moore was internally imposed by the University of Michigan. Moore and the University of Michigan are scheduled for a hearing with the Committee of Infractions on June 6 and 7.
While Michigan is not expected to face a postseason ban, the committee could impose further punishment on Moore and others involved in the scandal.
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