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  • Sherrone Moore jailed as police investigate situation that led to the fired Michigan coach’s arrest

    ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Sherrone Moore was being held in jail Thursday while police investigate the situation that led to his arrest hours after the once-promising coach was fired at Michigan for what the school said was an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.

    Authorities have yet to release details on Moore’s arrest, other than to say he has been held since Wednesday night in the Washtenaw County Jail and remains under investigation.

    Pittsfield Township police had issued a statement that said officers were called to investigate an alleged assault and took a person into custody, without mentioning anyone by name. The statement, however, was released in response to media inquiries about Moore.

    The police department updated its statement in the morning to say the suspect is scheduled for arraignment on Friday.

    Moore, 39, was fired by Michigan, college football’s winningest program that has been mired in scandal, after the school verified evidence of his relationship with the staffer.

    Athletic director Warde Manuel said the behavior “constitutes a clear violation of university policy.”

    The announcement did not include details of the alleged relationship. Moore, who is married with three young daughters, did not return a message from The Associated Press seeking comment.

    His departure ends an up-and-down, two-year tenure that saw the Wolverines take a step back on the field after winning the national championship in January 2024 and getting punished by the NCAA for a sign-stealing scandal.

    Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore celebrates with kicker Dominic Zvada (96) after an extra-point kick during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

    He led the 18th-ranked Wolverines to a 9-3 record this year after going 8-5 in his debut season.

    Moore signed a five-year contract with a base annual salary of $5.5 million last year. According to the terms of his deal, the university will not have to buy out the remaining years of his contract because he was fired for cause.

    His firing leaves Michigan suddenly looking for a third coach in four years, shortly after a busy cycle that included Lane Kiffin leaving playoff-bound Mississippi for LSU.

    Moore, the team’s former offensive coordinator, was promoted to lead the Wolverines after they won the national title. He succeeded Jim Harbaugh, who returned to the NFL to lead the Los Angeles Chargers.

    Michigan is set to play No. 14 Texas on Dec. 31 in the Citrus Bowl. Biff Poggi, who filled in for Moore when he was suspended earlier this season in relation to the Harbaugh-era sign-stealing scandal, will serve as interim coach. Moore was suspended for two games as part of self-imposed sanctions for NCAA violations related to the scandal.

    The NCAA added a third game to the suspension, which would have kept Moore off the sideline for next year’s opener against Western Michigan.

    Moore previously deleted an entire 52-message text thread with former staffer Connor Stalions, who was at the center of the team’s sign-stealing operation. The texts were later recovered and shared with the NCAA.

    Just a few years ago, Moore was Harbaugh’s top assistant and regarded as a rising star.

    Moore, who is from Derby, Kansas, didn’t start playing football until his junior year of high school. He played for Butler County Community College in Kansas and as an offensive lineman for coach Bob Stoops at Oklahoma during the 2006 and 2007 seasons.

    His coaching career began as a graduate assistant at Louisville before moving on to Central Michigan, where he caught Harbaugh’s attention. Harbaugh hired him in 2018 as tight ends coach.

    Moore was promoted to offensive line coach and co-offensive coordinator in 2021, when the Wolverines bounced back from a 2-4, pandemic-shortened season and began a three-year run of excellence that culminated in the school’s first national title in 26 years.

    He worked his way up within the Wolverines’ staff and filled in as interim coach for four games during the 2023 championship season while Harbaugh served two suspensions for potential NCAA rules violations.

    Moore also served a one-game suspension during that year related to a recruiting infractions NCAA case.

    Earlier in the 2023 season, Michigan State fired coach Mel Tucker for cause after he engaged in what he described as consensual phone sex with an activist and rape survivor. In 2012, Arkansas fired coach Bobby Petrino due to a sordid scandal that involved a motorcycle crash, an affair with a woman who worked for him and being untruthful to his bosses.

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    Associated Press Writer Ed White contributed.

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  • College football rankings start juggling act at 6-7, while top 5 remain the same

    The College Football Playoff rankings placed the spotlight on, where else this year, “6-7″ — flip-flopping Oregon and Ole Miss in those spots while keeping their top five teams the same in Tuesday night’s reveal.

    Oregon’s impressive victory over Southern California in one of last week’s few games between ranked teams accounted for the biggest change, moving the Ducks ahead of Mississippi, which didn’t play.

    The other meaningful shift was Miami’s move to No. 12, in a switch with Utah after the Utes gave up 472 yards rushing in a tight win over Kansas State.

    There are two more rankings to be revealed — next Tuesday, then Dec. 7 when the final top 25 will set the bracket for the 12-team playoff to start Dec. 19,

    Pitt’s return to the rankings — at No. 22 — after falling out for a week impacts the meaning of its key Atlantic Coast Conference game this week against the Hurricanes, who need a win and some help to make the conference title game but still have hopes of grabbing one of the playoff’s seven at-large berths.

    “Miami is a team that it really appears is starting to look like the Miami team that started 5-0,” said Hunter Yurachek, the chair of the selection committee.

    Following the Buckeyes for the fourth time in four rankings were fellow undefeated teams Indiana and Texas A&M. Georgia stayed at No. 4, followed by Texas Tech. After Oregon and Mississippi came Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Alabama and BYU at No. 11 and first team out on this week’s proverbial bubble.

    Ohio State and Indiana will play in what should be a 1 vs. 2 Big Ten title game if both win rivalry showdowns on the road over Thanksgiving weekend. Ohio State’s task is more difficult — against Michigan, which moved up three spots to No. 15. Indiana plays Purdue.

    No. 10 Alabama plays at Auburn with a spot in the Southeastern Conference title game on the line. The Tide’s opponent would be Texas A&M if the Aggies win at No. 16 Texas.

    Notre Dame and Miami were compared this week

    After some confusion last week about the weight given to Miami’s opening-week win over Notre Dame, Yurachek said those teams were, indeed, close enough in the rankings this week to be compared head-to-head. But still, that victory was not enough to push the Hurricanes past Notre Dame.

    “We compare a number of things when looking at teams closely ranked together,” Yurachek said. “We’ve got some teams ranked between Miami and Notre Dame, such as Alabama and BYU, who we’re also comparing Miami to.”

    Could Kiffin’s job status impact Ole Miss?

    Among the factors the committee can consider is the availability of players and coaches, which has potential to bring Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin’s job status into play.

    Word from Oxford is that a decision will come on Kiffin’s potential move to LSU or Florida after this week’s game against Mississippi State. An Ole Miss team without one of the most sought-after coaches in the game wouldn’t seem as good as one with him.

    Still, Yurachek wouldn’t tip his hand on how that evaluation might go.

    “We’ll take care of that when it happens,” Yurachek said. “We don’t look ahead. The loss of player, loss of a key coach, is in the principles of how we rank teams, but we don’t have a data point for how we look at Ole Miss without their coach.”

    Ducks move to ‘where they need to be’

    After Oregon’s 42-27 win over USC, coach Dan Lanning said his team deserves credit for the schedule it plays — which included a tough conference game during a week in which many in the SEC were going against non-ranked, double-digit underdogs.

    The committee agreed.

    “We’ve been waiting for them to have that signature win to really put them where they need to be,” Yurachek said.

    Conference watch

    ACC — No. 18 Virginia and No. 21 SMU are the favorites to reach the title game, which means one of them has an inside edge to be in the playoff. The Hurricanes are likely in an at-large showdown with the likes of BYU, Vanderbilt and maybe Alabama.

    Big 12 — BYU is angling for another crack at Texas Tech in the title game. Hard to see the Cougars getting there, losing to the Red Raiders again and still making the playoff.

    Big Ten — Ohio State, Indiana and Oregon are locks. Michigan’s move up three to No. 15 gives the Wolverines a chance at an at-large bid (or maybe the conference title) with a win this week over the Buckeyes.

    SEC — Texas A&M, Georgia, Mississippi and Oklahoma should all be in. Alabama can’t really afford a third loss, but what if that loss comes in the SEC title game? The Tide makes it by beating Auburn. Vanderbilt would strengthen its case with a win at No. 19 Tennessee this week.

    Group of 5 — No. 24 Tulane of the American is still the only team from a non-power conference in the rankings. One problem. BetMGM Sportsbook has North Texas as the favorite to win the league title. That, in turn, could bring someone like James Madison back into the conversation.

    Projected first-round playoff matchups

    No. 12 Tulane at No. 5 Texas Tech: Could the Red Raiders, a deep-pocketed disruptor in the college football space, also turn into one of the sport’s powerhouses?

    No. 11 Miami at No. 6 Oregon: The Mario Cristobal Bowl — Hurricanes coach left Ducks suddenly in 2021 to return home.

    No. 10 Alabama at No. 7 Mississippi: Kiffin, the old offensive coordinator at Alabama, is 0-4 vs. Tide with Ole Miss.

    No. 9 Notre Dame at No. 8 Oklahoma: Notre Dame’s first televised game was a 27-21 win over OU in 1952.

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  • Florida or LSU? Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin’s coaching decision will be revealed after the Egg Bowl

    OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin will announce his next move — likely Florida or LSU — after the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State.

    Athletic director Keith Carter released a statement Friday saying a decision on Kiffin’s future is expected Nov. 29, the day after the fifth-ranked Rebels play their in-state rival.

    It could be an agonizing wait for the Tigers, the Gators and the Rebels, although most outsiders believe Kiffin staying in Oxford for a seventh season is a long shot.

    “Coach Kiffin and I have had many pointed and positive conversations regarding his future at Ole Miss, including meeting (Friday) with Chancellor (Glenn) Boyce,” Carter said. “While we discuss next steps, we know we cannot lose sight of what is most important — our … team is poised to finish the regular season in historic fashion.”

    Carter said Kiffin remains focused, and the announcement timeline ensures the Rebels’ players and coaches “can concentrate fully on next Friday’s game.”

    “This team is on the cusp of an unprecedented season, and it’s imperative they feel the support of the Ole Miss family in the week ahead,” he said.

    Behind Kiffin’s next landing spot, the second-biggest question is whether Kiffin would stick around — or be allowed to stay — to coach Ole Miss through a potential College Football Playoff berth.

    The Rebels’ current standing in the CFP rankings has them poised to host a first-round game if they beat the Bulldogs. The selection committee, however, would be working within its guidelines if it factored the disruption of a coaching change into a team’s final seeding.

    Ole Miss (10-1, 6-1 Southeastern Conference, No. 6 CFP) does not play this weekend. The bye allowed Kiffin to meet with Florida and LSU officials.

    The Gators fired Billy Napier in mid-October and set their sights on Kiffin. LSU fired Brian Kelly a week later, creating a tug-of-war over a 50-year-old coach who is considered one of the top offensive minds in the game.

    Kiffin’s family members took scouting trips to Gainesville and Baton Rouge, and he met with administrators and fundraisers on several occasions. He even reportedly sat down with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, who publicly slammed former LSU athletic director Scott Woodward for giving Kelly a 10-year contract worth about $100 million in 2022.

    Will he stay at the place he called “utopia” and turned into a perennial winner with his ex-wife and kids nearby? Will he move back to Florida, where his father became one of the most respected defensive coordinators in NFL history? Or will he land at LSU, where three of its last four coaches won national championships.

    Kiffin politely declined to talk about job openings this week. He sidestepped several questions about ongoing overtures from Florida, LSU and Ole Miss.

    “I’m going to stay on what I’ve done for six years, which isn’t talking about other jobs and that situation,” said Kiffin, who denied reports Tuesday that Ole Miss had given him an ultimatum. “I love it here, and it’s been amazing. And we’re in the season — the greatest run in the history of Ole Miss at this point (and) having never been at this point.

    “So I think it’s really exciting. … I’m just living in the moment — it’s amazing — and our players are, too. I see their joy about practice, season, where they’re at and have so much on the line. It’s just awesome to be a part of.”

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  • Lane Kiffin responds to Ole Miss ultimatum report

    On Monday, Stewart Mandel of The Athletic reported that Ole Miss gave Lane Kiffin an ultimatum to give the program an answer about his coaching future before the Rebels play Mississippi State in the “Egg Bowl” on Nov. 28.

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    Kiffin’s family has reportedly visited Gainesville and Baton Rouge in the last week. The clear implication is that Kiffin is interested in the open jobs at Florida and LSU.

    The Rebels defeated Florida 34-24 on Saturday. During his postgame news conference, Kiffin sidestepped a question about his future in Oxford, saying it would be disrespectful to his players to talk about his situation after defeating the Gators.

    More News: Ole Miss Players Speak Out on Lane Kiffin to Florida Rumors

    Ole Miss is ranked No. 7 and is competing for a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff before the program finishes the regular season against Mississippi State.

    During an appearance on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday, Kiffin was asked by McAfee if the ultimatum report was true. Kiffin responded that he received no ultimatum from Ole Miss.

    “Yeah, that’s absolutely not true. There’s been no ultimatum, anything like that at all,” Kiffin said. “And so I don’t know where that came from–like a lot of stuff that comes out there. Like I said, man, we’re having a blast. I love it here… And it just couldn’t be better.

    “Like I said, you pray for things. Our fans prayed for this type of thing, and now we’re in the middle of it, so enjoy it.”

    Kiffin claimed he took a yoga class earlier in the morning on Tuesday and that Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter was present.

    Kiffin said he’s keeping the Rebels focused on Mississippi State amid outside noise about his job.

    “You’re 10-1 getting ready,” Kiffin said. “You got a bye week. Getting to watch half the country lose, and there’s no way we can lose Saturday. And then you play the Egg Bowl and go dominate that and keep that Egg Bowl trophy home where it’s been for a long time.”

    Until Kiffin signs a contract extension with Ole Miss, rumors will not go away about his future with the program. Still, Kiffin is focused on trying to complete an incredible season with the Rebels.

    For more on the NCAA, head to Newsweek Sports.

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  • Ole Miss fans fear Lane Kiffin is leaving after postgame comments

    The Ole Miss student section was vocal about their wishes for head coach Lane Kiffin after the No. 7 Rebels defeated Florida 34-24 in front of 68,138 fans at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday night.

    More News: Ole Miss Players Speak Out on Lane Kiffin to Florida Rumors

    The crowd chanted “we want Lane” as the Rebels headed into the locker room after improving their record to 10-1 overall and 6-1 in the SEC. Ole Miss appears to be destined to make the College Football Playoff, as its final challenge in the regular season will come against 5-5 Mississippi State on Nov. 28.

    Whether Kiffin is coaching Ole Miss in the CFP remains to be seen. The 50-year-old head coach has been heavily linked to Florida. His name has also been tied to LSU and a few NFL teams in recent weeks.

    More News: College Football Program Generates Major Buzz After Jumping in CFP Ranking

    Kiffin has done nothing to shut down those rumors, choosing not to sign a contract extension with Ole Miss.

    During his postgame news conference, Kiffin was asked about his future with the Rebels. He sidestepped the question, saying that talking about the situation would be unfair to his players.

    “I love what we’re doing here,” said Kiffin, via Edgar Thompson of the Orlando Sentinel. “Today was awesome. To even talk about it right now would be so disrespectful to our players and what they did today.”

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    Gators and Rebels fans on social media thought Kiffin’s answer pointed to him leaving Oxford.

    “Oh, he’s definitely gone. So easy to say ‘I’m not leaving,’” wrote a fan.

    “Oh yeah GONE gone,” believes a fan.

    “Wouldn’t be disrespectful if he said he’s staying… #interesting,” suggested another.

    “He gone…cuz a simple I’m ole miss through and through or I’m a rebel til I die would of sufficed,” wrote a fan.

    “I’m scared he’s gonna go to uf if I hope he don’t. He is either rage baiting the whole college football scene or he’s gonna go,” posted another.

    “He’s leaving :/,” believes a poster.

    “Dude is so gone,” argued another.

    Amid rumors about Kiffin’s future, Ole Miss has begun searching for his potential replacement.

    The Rebels will have a bye in Week 13, and that could be when Kiffin decides to sign an extension or pursue other offers.

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  • Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin addresses Florida, LSU rumors

    Ole Miss (7-1, 4-1 SEC) defeated No. 13 Oklahoma 34-26 on Saturday — a resume-boosting road win that pushed the Rebels up to No. 7 in the AP Top 25 rankings.

    Trinidad Chambliss threw for 315 yards and one touchdown, adding another 53 rushing yards, while running back Kewan Lacy added two rushing scores in a balanced performance the team desperately needed after the previous week’s loss to Georgia.

    More concretely, however, the big-time college football win triggered a new wave of rumors surrounding head coach Lane Kiffin’s future in Oxford, which Kiffin addressed on Monday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show.”

    When McAfee asked how he deals with handling these types of rumors with the team, Kiffin had an interesting answer.

    “Yeah, I usually don’t talk about it with the team,” he said. “We’ve dealt with this for a number of years because our players have performed really well and won a lot of games here. And so this attention has come with that.

    “I just told them, ‘Hey, this is a product of how you guys play; they see the way that you play.’ So then, fans are like, ‘We want that system.’ But really, it’s the system of the players and the assistant coaches, and what a good job they do. So I just told them that’s a compliment to them,” Kiffin added. “And I think it’s easier for them nowadays because basically the same thing happens to them. Our freshman receiver has a good game, and by Saturday night, he’s got three calls from places telling him, ‘Hey, come here, we’ll give you more money’… So I don’t think it’s that big a deal to them.”

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    Read More: David Pollack Has Clear Message for Lane Kiffin After Brian Kelly’s LSU Firing

    Florida dismissed Billy Napier on Oct. 19 and LSU removed Brian Kelly on Sunday — two marquee SEC openings that immediately put established, over-performing coaches in the spotlight.

    Kiffin’s name has consistently surfaced in such searches and is again near the top of many wish lists, partly because Ole Miss has become one of the conference’s most explosive offenses under his tenure in recent seasons.

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    Kiffin’s seventh win on Saturday activated a contractual extension reportedly worth roughly $9 million per year (about $7.2M guaranteed), keeping him under contract through the 2031 calendar year unless Ole Miss negotiates a buyout or a new deal — a practical barrier for any suitor.

    While rumors continue to swirl, the fiscal realities of midseason hires, big buyouts (LSU and Penn State departures illustrate that), and the approaching early signing period all complicate any rapid move.

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  • University of Mississippi’s favorite good boy gets honorary degree

    University of Mississippi’s favorite good boy gets honorary degree

    University of Mississippi’s football coach Lane Kiffin’s dog Juice has become a celebrity in his own right. Now the college’s favorite dog holds an honorary degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Kiffin posted this picture on X, formerly Twitter, showing Juice get his official law school picture taken. He also posted a picture of the signed certificate from the school awarding him the honorary degree of “Juris Dogtor” — a play on the Juris Doctor title awarded to law school graduates.

    University of Mississippi’s football coach Lane Kiffin’s dog Juice has become a celebrity in his own right. Now the college’s favorite dog holds an honorary degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law.

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    Kiffin posted this picture on X, formerly Twitter, showing Juice get his official law school picture taken. He also posted a picture of the signed certificate from the school awarding him the honorary degree of “Juris Dogtor” — a play on the Juris Doctor title awarded to law school graduates.

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