New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore was detained by police in Saline, Michigan, on Wednesday, only hours after the university announced his dismissal following an internal investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Authorities confirmed that Moore was subsequently handed over to another local police department for further inquiry into possible criminal charges.

The developments plunged the Wolverines programme into immediate uncertainty just weeks before the Citrus Bowl and days after Moore had been preparing staffing plans for the 2026 season.

The Saline Police Department stated that officers assisted in locating and detaining Moore on Wednesday before transf...