Major Update: Former Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Detained By Police After Bombshell Scandal Breaks

The University of Michigan has fired Sherrone Moore following an investigation into a situation that transpired within and outside the football building, sources tell OutKick. 

Coming off a season that ended with a loss to Ohio State, the Wolverines' administration had been looking into alleged allegations levied against the coach. Over the past few weeks, Board of Regent members have met numerous times to discuss the allegations levied against the coach, which violate university policy. 

Wednesday night, Sherrone Moore was detained in Saline, Michigan, and then subsequently handed over to police in Pittsfield Township, pertaining to an investigation that is now tied to the relationship. 

Multiple sources tell OutKick that once the school found out about an alleged extramarital affair with a staffer through an outside tip, a decision was made to launch an investigation. 

"U-M head football coach Sherrone Moore has been terminated, with cause, effective immediately. 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," AD Warde Manual announced. 

According to multiple sources, AD Warde Manuel's job is also being discussed, based on the fact that Michigan has now been at the center of four different instances of investigation over the past few years. 

Michigan Fires Sherrone Moore For Inappropriate Relationship With Staffer, Following Investigation (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The staffer in question did work in the recruiting department at one time, and OutKick was told that University officials met with the staffer on Wednesday morning. After the meeting, the decision was made by the school and Board of Regents to fire Sherrone Moore with cause. 

The school has tried to keep this investigation quiet for the past few weeks, which first came to light with a tip to AD Warde Manuel. OutKick is told that the Board of Regents wanted to discuss the nature of this allegation, which led to multiple meetings. 

This is just the latest scandal involving Michigan, which has been embroiled in controversy over the years with Jim Harbaugh coming under NCAA investigation, ultimately leading to a show-cause penalty. Then, it was Sherrone Moore who was implicated in the NCAA investigation tied to Connor Stalions, which led to him receiving his own penalties that included a multiple-game suspension. 

Michigan ended up dropping their fight against the NCAA, accepting their penalties for their role in the incident. 

Now, with Moore being fired, the school will be looking for its 3rd head coach in three years, with Biff Poggi being named the interim coach for the time being. 

The school will not be on the hook for a buyout.