Official 2025 College Football Thread

[dubb93]

Is half even enough? Move a few into and out of the SEC and B1G and you could probably cut it to 40

[sovereignstar v2]

Good stuff, right where we want to be

Sources: University of Utah nearing landmark private equity deal expected to generate $500 million - Yahoo Sports

[HerRealName]

Despite all the complaining, it's pretty cool that there are only 4 repeating teams this year. 3 of those 4 returning programs didn't even win a game last year. The whole process is a little weird but it's still pretty decent.

[Atocep]

Michigan fires Sherrone Moore. Odd timing.

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by Atocep

Michigan fires Sherrone Moore. Odd timing.

"For cause". Holy shirtballs!

Sherrone Moore has been fired by Michigan, per @DanWetzel and @AdamSchefter. The firing is set to be for cause.

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 10, 2025

[GrantDawg]

Dola: There are rumors of a pregnant staffer. Would that be enough to get him fired?

[miami_fan]

So Michigan no longer see him as Th- Th- Th- Their Sherrone-r?

I will see myself out

[JPhillips]

Damn. Coaches get away with a lot before it gets to a for cause firing.

[miami_fan]

An alert just came to my phone that Moore was involved in an inappropriate relationship with a UM staffer.

[miami_fan]

Sherrone Moore fired by Michigan after inappropriate relationship

"U-M head football coach Sherrone Moore has been terminated, with cause, effective immediately," Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement. "Following a University investigation, credible evidence was found that Coach Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. This conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such behavior."

[HerRealName]

Originally Posted by JPhillips

Damn. Coaches get away with a lot before it gets to a for cause firing.

He also gave her a nice promotion. This is such a shocking development for the most moral and upstanding program in the NCAA.

[GrantDawg]

'Notre Dame fan "Vacate all wins since the sex"

[Passacaglia]

Wow. That explains the cryptic texts I got, and why Michigan sites are down.

[GrantDawg]

Another funny one "Lane Kiffin just got on a Maize and blue plane."
(Of course the rumors around Lane at Ole Miss makes this look like rookie league stuff).

[GrantDawg]

The early crazy rumor for replacement is Kalen DeBoer. I guess the thought is Bama would gladly release him from the contract if he wanted to go. The other is Matt Campbell. Sounds more like a wishful rumor to screw over Penn State more.

[RainMaker]

When I see these I always wonder if Michigan was in Ohio State's position, would they be firing him with cause? Or is this something they keep in a back pocket if they ever want to get out of a contract?

[HerRealName]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

When I see these I always wonder if Michigan was in Ohio State's position, would they be firing him with cause? Or is this something they keep in a back pocket if they ever want to get out of a contract?

If they were in the playoffs, I'm sure this remains in the world of rumor instead.

[NobodyHere]

Originally Posted by miami_fan

So Michigan no longer see him as Th- Th- Th- Their Sherrone-r?

I will see myself out

My best joke is to ask if Connor Stalions provided the footage.

I like yours better

[HerRealName]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

When I see these I always wonder if Michigan was in Ohio State's position, would they be firing him with cause? Or is this something they keep in a back pocket if they ever want to get out of a contract?

If they were in the playoffs, I'm sure this remains in the world of rumor instead.

[sovereignstar v2]

Originally Posted by HerRealName

He also gave her a nice promotion. This is such a shocking development for the most moral and upstanding program in the NCAA.

Too bad Urban Meyer is retired. He would probably provide Moore a landing spot

[Atocep]

Originally Posted by sovereignstar v2

Too bad Urban Meyer is retired. He would probably provide Moore a landing spot

What do you mean? He didnt kill anyone.

[bob]

Connor Stallions or we riot!

[HerRealName]

Originally Posted by sovereignstar v2

Too bad Urban Meyer is retired. He would probably provide Moore a landing spot

I don't even understand what you are getting at with this one. Meyer was coaching the Jags when he was molesting that woman at a bar and he never orchestrated a 3 year cheating scheme to get his program back in relevance.

[Ghost Econ]

According to this, Moore could have killed her if his actions were too vigorous.

hxxps://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-scout-s-daughter-fighting-disease-17137128

[HerRealName]

OK, now I'm feeling sorry for Moore. Sounds like he was arrested for breaking and entering into an assistant coach's house and might be a danger for self harm. This would be a horrible day for any person even if it was a consequence of his actions. Most failures aren't so public.

[RainMaker]

Wait, why did he break into someone's house?????

I know a woman can be the downfall of many powerful men but giving up $13 million for an affair and a job at one of the premier football schools is just insane.

[HerRealName]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

Wait, why did he break into someone's house?????

I know a woman can be the downfall of many powerful men but giving up $13 million for an affair and a job at one of the premier football schools is just insane.

Maybe looking for some help? This is all so crazy.

https://x.com/DanWetzel/status/1998911000255541626

[Passacaglia]

No verification, but from what I heard, the house he broke into was the "other man"

[Atocep]

Bobby Petrino thinks this story is ridiculous.

[HerRealName]

This story has been out there for so long that I just assumed they had a coach lined up and ready to announce in a few days.

Now, it looks like the AD Warde Manuel might be getting fired tomorrow. The athletic department outside of the football program has been very good and the Dusty May hire was an absolute home run. That football program though...

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

No verification, but from what I heard, the house he broke into was the "other man"

Conflicting, but I'm seeing reports it was the woman, and that he had knife. He threaten to kill her and then himself.

[dubb93]

Has me nervous. I googled if Cignetti had any links to the program. He doesn’t but that doesn’t really mean much.

[Atocep]

This is the 7th Michigan football staff member arrested since 2015.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by Atocep

This is the 7th Michigan football staff member arrested since 2015.

Are they hiring UGAg players for staff roles?

[SirFozzie]

in true fofc style: What worse, Bill Belichick with his much younger girlfriend, getting kicked out of the Patriots, and having a losing record in college, or Michigan Coach with being fired for dating a subordinate, having a mental breakdown, and being arrested for threats to others and self?

(answer: Michigan coach. Fucker pissed away over 13 million bucks. I would joke no relationship worth that)

[Ghost Econ]

If there was still an NCAA, Michigan would have to get the death penalty, right? 7 arrests, 4 other show causes in the last decade... that's not a lack of institutional control, there is none.

[Honolulu_Blue]

So, he blows up his career, reputation, and family (he has 3 daughters under the age of 7) all at once, not to mention giving away $13 million.

The lack of judgment and self control is really something.

[GrantDawg]

The rumors have been around for over a month that this was simmering in the background. Lots of people online have been criticizing Michigan for covering this up till after signing day. I question that because if they wanted to get rid of him, wouldn't they have done it sooner to get a coach in?
Beyond that, there are now reports it was just yesterday that the staffer came forward with documented proof to the administration. So whether there were rumors of this or if the administration had done any investigation before this, yesterday is when they got irrefutable evidence.

[JonInMiddleGA]

{reading Twitter}

A DoorDash driver snitched? Srsly? THAT is how this blew up?

[miami_fan]

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

The rumors have been around for over a month that this was simmering in the background. Lots of people online have been criticizing Michigan for covering this up till after signing day. I question that because if they wanted to get rid of him, wouldn't they have done it sooner to get a coach in?
Beyond that, there are now reports it was just yesterday that the staffer came forward with documented proof to the administration. So whether there were rumors of this or if the administration had done any investigation before this, yesterday is when they got irrefutable evidence.

Based on what I have heard so far, Michigan is not beating the allegations.

I guess they deserve credit for waiting for irrefutable evidence but it also seem like many in the chain of command chose to bury their head in the sand to avoid evidence that while circumstantial should probably have led to this action happening before signing day.

[Passacaglia]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

{reading Twitter}

A DoorDash driver snitched? Srsly? THAT is how this blew up?

My first thought was that can't be real, no way they would be that dumb. But maybe it's better than being seen at the store buying it? But still no, why on earth would you have it sent to the office?

[RainMaker]

It sounds to me like this was an open secret at the school and they held out because the team was technically still in the playoff chase and they waited till right after National Signing Day to make the move.

With no buyout to pay, I wonder if they'll go big for someone like Elko. Personally I'd go for Clark Lea.

[RainMaker]

Maybe one of you all know more about this. I saw a video about the old Maryland coach Ralph Friedgen the other day. He had some good success at Maryland and then they fired him after like a 9-3 season. It ended up being a disaster for the school.

Does anyone know why he never really went on to coach again outside of a year at Rutgers as an OC? Maybe a personal decision but the guy went 75-50 at Maryland and 5-2 in bowls. Not the easiest task and you'd have thought another school would have given him a shot.

[Passacaglia]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

It sounds to me like this was an open secret at the school and they held out because the team was technically still in the playoff chase and they waited till right after National Signing Day to make the move.

With no buyout to pay, I wonder if they'll go big for someone like Elko. Personally I'd go for Clark Lea.

I've heard similar -- open secret in the sense that people knew about it, but not necessarily that they knew it was true.

At first I thought the timing was suspiciously good, too, that most coaches can be had at this time, but most people are acting like that's not the case. And NSD isn't worth waiting for, since players can leave a team after NSD if the coach is fired.

Now it's coming out that the AD fired Moore alone with no HR rep and no security present, despite knowing that he was dealing with mental issues.

[Atocep]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

Maybe one of you all know more about this. I saw a video about the old Maryland coach Ralph Friedgen the other day. He had some good success at Maryland and then they fired him after like a 9-3 season. It ended up being a disaster for the school.

Does anyone know why he never really went on to coach again outside of a year at Rutgers as an OC? Maybe a personal decision but the guy went 75-50 at Maryland and 5-2 in bowls. Not the easiest task and you'd have thought another school would have given him a shot.

He was pretty burned out and bitter after the firing at Maryland. He interviewed for a couple of OC jobs after that but decided to unofficially retire. Rutgers convinced him to come out of retirement for a bit but his heart didn't seem to be in it anymore.

Interestingly, James Franklin had been coach in waiting and felt he had been screwed over and jumped to Vandy. Maryland fired Friedgen with the intent of hiring Mike Leach and at the last minute they decided to go in another direction and hired Randy Edsall.

[bhlloy]

Yeah, NSD in the new college football landscape doesn’t mean a single thing in terms of players being locked in with your school.

Maybe there’s a NIL angle on the timing of deals, but any player who doesn’t have wording in any agreement about coaches leaving is an absolute fool at this point and even if they didn’t, can’t imagine any court in the country is going to hold them to the wording anyway.

[Atocep]

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

I've heard similar -- open secret in the sense that people knew about it, but not necessarily that they knew it was true.

At first I thought the timing was suspiciously good, too, that most coaches can be had at this time, but most people are acting like that's not the case. And NSD isn't worth waiting for, since players can leave a team after NSD if the coach is fired.

Now it's coming out that the AD fired Moore alone with no HR rep and no security present, despite knowing that he was dealing with mental issues.

Yeah it's actually far better to fire early and try to patch a recruiting class together and then focus on the portal than wait until after signing day now. WVU dragged their feet last hiring cycle and RichRod's first year ended up effectively being year 0. He ended up with a class he didn't recruit and was very late establishing contacts in the portal.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by Atocep

He was pretty burned out and bitter after the firing at Maryland. He interviewed for a couple of OC jobs after that but decided to unofficially retire. Rutgers convinced him to come out of retirement for a bit but his heart didn't seem to be in it anymore.

I was basically gonna say pretty much this, he seemed like he was just (at the time) 63 years old and burned out. And the whole HC-in-waiting thing with Franklin was a big chunk of what pissed Fridge off (basically telling Fridge he could stay for 2011 and had to "retire") then when they backed down on it Franklin got pissed off.

Turned into a right ol' clusterfuck.

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

I've heard similar -- open secret in the sense that people knew about it, but not necessarily that they knew it was true.

At first I thought the timing was suspiciously good, too, that most coaches can be had at this time, but most people are acting like that's not the case. And NSD isn't worth waiting for, since players can leave a team after NSD if the coach is fired.

Now it's coming out that the AD fired Moore alone with no HR rep and no security present, despite knowing that he was dealing with mental issues.

And now the AD is fired.

[GrantDawg]

More information: UM conducted an internal investigation, interviewing both Moore and the employee (separately, I presume), this summer. Both said, "No how and no way" anything was happening between them, which didn't give UM much to go on.
Her account flipped yesterday morning.

— John U. Bacon (@Johnubacon) December 11, 2025