Paige Shiver spoke publicly about her relationship with former Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore, saying he had “complete control” over her, claiming that program leadership knew about the relationship and disclosing that she became pregnant during their affair.
She revealed the information during an interview with ABC News’ Linsey Davis, which aired during Good Morning America on Friday, April 24.
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Here are 16 takeaways from the interview:
Relationship started in 2022
Shiver, who is now 32 years old, told ABC that she started as an intern with the football program in 2021, and her consensual relationship with Moore began in January 2022.
When Moore became the university’s head football coach in 2024, Shiver was promoted to be his executive assistant.
Shiver said Moore had ‘complete control’ over her
During the interview, Davis asked about Shiver’s allegations that she faced years of harassment and manipulation from Moore, and wanted to know how so.
“Here’s a man that had complete control over me,” Shiver said. “Over my emotions. Over my career. And he knew that. And he used it against me. Every time I tried to pull away, every time I tried to get out of even Michigan, he always had a story, always had a way to pull me in and making me feel that I couldn’t leave him because he was so miserable without me.”
Pressure over job security
Shiver said she felt pressured to be involved in the relationship with Moore to have job security.
“I mean, he and other coaches had control over my career, especially him,” Shiver said. “I mean, he could fire me in a second.”
Shiver got pregnant by Moore
In the interview, the former assistant revealed that during their relationship, she learned that she was pregnant by Moore.
Pregnancy complicated by Pompe disease
Shiver said the pregnancy was complicated by Pompe disease, which is a “genetic condition in which a complex sugar called glycogen builds up in the lysosomes of your body’s cells,” according to the Cleveland Clinic.
It can cause severe muscle weakness.
“Without early detection and treatment, the disease can be fatal,” according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Decision to terminate pregnancy
Due to this rare genetic disorder, Shiver had an abortion.
“Multiple doctors and experts told me that it wouldn’t be right or healthy for me to keep the baby,” Shiver said in the interview.
When Davis asked Shiver if she wanted to keep the baby, Shiver was choked up as she said, “Yeah.”
Moore’s response to Shiver’s pregnancy
When asked how the former football coach responded to the news, Shiver said: “He said you have to do what’s right for your body.”
‘Did you love him?’
Davis also asked Shiver if she loved Moore.
“Back then, I did, but obviously, looking back at things and really reflecting on what happened, what was happening, yeah, that’s not love at all.”
What university said when Shiver reported the affair
On Dec. 10, 2025, Shiver reported the relationship to the university.
“They said, ‘You know we’re really sorry about everything you went through, and we’re here to protect you and help you through all of this,’” Shiver said.
After that conversation, Moore was fired.
Former colleagues knew about the affair
Shiver said that former colleagues, including those who were in leadership positions, knew about their relationship.
‘They didn’t do anything about it’
Davis asked Shiver if she felt as though the University of Michigan had “more obligation” to come to her sooner.
“Yes,” Shiver said in response. “He controlled everything that was going on in my life, and they didn’t do anything about it.”
What happened when Moore showed up at Shiver’s apartment
Less than an hour after being fired, the former coach went to Shiver’s apartment.
Details about this were previously released when Moore was arrested and charged, but Shiver shared what happened from her perspective.
Shiver said she was inside her apartment when Moore showed up.
“All of a sudden, I hear footsteps, and they’re getting closer and louder, and I’m like crap, so I run to my door to try and lock it,” Shiver said. “He barges in, and he’s standing like this close to me, and he said, ‘You ruined my life. Why would you do this to me?’ And then I start backing up, and he starts following me.”
‘Did you fear for your life?’
At this point, Davis asked Shiver if she feared for her life.
“Oh my gosh, yes,” Shiver said. “I mean, he’s 6’4, and he comes in with his hood up, looking down at me, saying, I ruined his life, crying. Then he starts coming at me, and I tell him to leave, and he’s not supposed to be here. He’s not listening to me. And then he starts grabbing, yes, butter knives.”
‘Do you think he should’ve gone to jail?’
Moore was sentenced to 18 months of probation after he pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges as part of a plea deal.
As part of the plea, the charges he was initially issued --third-degree home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering-- were dismissed.
During the interview, Davis asked Shiver whether she felt Moore should have gone to jail.
“Yes,” Shiver said. “I think he should’ve gotten more punishment for what he did.”
U of M Statement
Here is a statement the university provided to Local 4 on April 24:
“The University of Michigan terminated Sherrone Moore promptly upon discovering his undisclosed workplace relationship with a direct report. His conduct violated university policy, and we expect more from our leaders. The University of Michigan is committed to ensuring a professional and respectful workplace for all members of its community.”
Paul Corliss, Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs and Internal Communications
Why Shiver is speaking out now
This interview is the first time Shiver has spoken publicly about what happened.
She explained that she is sharing her story now with the hopes that it will help other women who are dealing with similar situations.
“I just want other women that are going through this to know that this doesn’t need to happen, this doesn’t need to go this far,” Shiver said.
Statement from Shiver’s attorneys
Shiver’s attorneys released the following statement on April 24:
“The University of Michigan Athletic Department’s systemic failure to comply with basic policies and procedures created and enabled a hostile and male-dominated environment at Schembechler Hall that traumatized Ms. Shiver. This environment was an open secret. The university chose to focus solely on winning at all costs on the football field and to disregard Ms. Shiver’s safety and well-being. Interim President Domenico Grasso, General Counsel Tim Lynch, and the Board of Regents must take accountability for this failure and commit to building a NCAA and Title IX compliant Athletic Department across all sports.”
Paige Shiver's Attorneys Andrew M. Stroth and Steven A. Hart