LSU coach downplays speculation about a Michigan vacancy after a late-night incident involving Sherrone Moore
Lane Kiffin — introduced as LSU’s head coach in Baton Rouge on Dec. 1, 2025 — brushed aside speculation tying him to the Michigan head-coaching job after Wolverines coach Sherrone Moore was briefly jailed late Wednesday. According to reports, Moore was taken into custody but no charges were filed.
The brief episode sparked a flurry of media attention and social-media chatter about potential changes atop the Michigan program. Kiffin, who was photographed alongside LSU President Wade Rousse and athletic director Verge Ausberry at his introductory press conference, reacted to the rumors with a laugh and a clear focus on his current role.
Immediate reaction and context
Sources covering the situation emphasize that, despite the arrest report, Michigan has not announced any personnel moves and no formal charges were brought against Moore. The lack of charges reduces the likelihood of an immediate opening, though public scrutiny remains.
Kiffin’s position and priorities
Kiffin’s public dismissal of the rumors signals commitment to LSU amid heavy expectations around recruiting and program rebuilding. Coaches often become the subject of speculation when turmoil touches high-profile programs; Kiffin’s response aimed to quell talk and refocus attention on his Tigers.
What’s next for Michigan and LSU
Michigan officials have not issued detailed statements beyond confirmed reports that Moore was briefly jailed and that no charges were filed. Meanwhile, LSU moves forward under Kiffin’s leadership as both programs navigate heightened media scrutiny heading into the offseason.
Fox News Digital covered the developments; the outlet’s reporting noted the timeline of Kiffin’s LSU introduction and the brief legal matter involving Moore.