Episode Summary

Podcast: Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present

Episode Title: His Mistress Dumped Him, Then Michigan Fired Him, Then He Went To Jail
Date: December 13, 2025
Hosts: Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes

Overview

In this episode, Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes dissect the shocking and rapid downfall of Sharon Moore, the now-former University of Michigan head football coach. During the week, Moore was dumped by his mistress—a Michigan staffer—then fired, and shortly afterward arrested on charges stemming from a personal breakdown. The hosts explore not just the incident itself, but the human and systemic consequences for Moore, his family, the university, and the broader college football culture.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Timeline and Nature of the Scandal

• Rapid Downfall:
  • Sharon Moore, aged 39, goes from "everything ahead of him"—a $6 million/year job, young family, and professional prestige—to "losing everything" in a matter of hours ([03:28], Amy Robach).
• Sequence of Events:
  • Monday: Mistress (a Michigan staffer) ends years-long affair.
  • Wednesday: She presents evidence to the university; Moore is fired after a quick investigation (within an hour), then arrested ([06:32], TJ Holmes).
  • Moore’s firing came before his arrest, which is unusual ([06:39], Amy Robach).

2. The Aftermath: Home Invasion and Arrest

• Incident Details:
  • Moore reportedly barged through an unlocked door at his ex-mistress’s home, shouted, and grabbed "butter knives and scissors," threatening to kill himself—not her ([09:41], Amy Robach).
  • Prosecutors allege harassing, stalking, and threatening behavior via texts and repeated unwanted attempts to contact her ([07:26], Amy Robach).
• Key Quote:
  • "I'm going to kill myself. I'm going to make you watch. My blood is on your hands. You ruined my life." ([10:32], relayed by Amy Robach from police transcript).

3. The Personal Cost and Human Toll

• Moore’s Family:
  • He’s married with three young daughters (ages: approx. 6, 3, and a newborn). His wife called police out of concern for his safety after his firing ([14:31], Amy Robach).
  • The hosts express empathy for the family: "Some of the biggest victims—a baby who has no idea right now what's going on with her daddy" ([23:15], TJ Holmes).

4. Implications for the University and College Football

• Michigan’s Position:
  • Michigan (9-3 this season, playing Texas in a bowl game) lost a promising and well-liked coach just as the program was ascending ([05:18], TJ Holmes).
  • The hosts underscore the magnitude: "Universities are made or broken by their athletics department...and specifically their football departments" ([05:36], Amy Robach).
• Immediate Response:
  • Moore charged with felony home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering; released on a $25,000 bond, with ankle monitor and strict no-contact orders ([14:03], TJ Holmes).

5. Broader Culture & Accountability

• University's Investigation:
  • Michigan is launching an investigation with an outside law firm not just into this incident but the entire athletic department’s culture. Acknowledgment of prior incidents, including NCAA violations and on-court violence ([23:27], TJ Holmes).
  • Robach praises this move: "We need to reevaluate everything about our athletics department. That should be applauded" ([24:46], Amy Robach).

6. Money, Scandal, and Consequences

• Financial Fallout:
  • Fired for cause, Moore gets no payout—at least $12 million in lost income, plus "never working again" in the near future ([25:49], Amy Robach).
  • Comparison to other schools: Texas A&M paid $75 million to dismiss their coach; Michigan loses a "winning coach ...building their program" due to the scandal ([26:28], TJ Holmes).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Swiftness and Severity:

  • "All this happened within an hour. He found out he was fired and he was under arrest in an hour."
    — TJ Holmes [06:51]

• On the Human Breakdown:

  • "He had a break of some kind...this was somebody spiraling."
    — TJ Holmes [04:06], [10:49]

• On Professional Consequences:

  • "He was set for life...to be a successful coach at Michigan for a couple of years. This has happened."
    — TJ Holmes [06:08]

• Of the Mistress’ Decision:

  • "She must have felt like it was her only option... She knows she's ruining an entire man's life, an entire football program."
    — Amy Robach [12:01]

• On the University’s Investigation:

  • "They're saying we need to reevaluate everything about our athletics department. And I think that is the right thing to do."
    — Amy Robach [24:46]

• On College Football’s Business:

  • "Who gives a shit? They put how many in the big house? 100 and how many thousand? This is the most valuable brand in all of college sports. Winning is paramount."
    — TJ Holmes [25:29]

Timestamps for Major Segments

• The scandal erupts & firing/arrest timeline: [02:49] – [06:51]
• Details of the affair, breakup, and evidence: [07:26] – [09:13]
• Home invasion and breakdown at ex-mistress’s house: [09:25] – [10:49]
• The aftermath, legal situation, and family impact: [14:03] – [15:41], [22:13] – [23:27]
• University and NCAA culture concerns: [23:27] – [25:12]
• Financial repercussions & college football business reality: [25:12] – [26:52]

Conclusion

Robach and Holmes offer deep empathy for the human cost of the scandal, while also critiquing the culture that allowed it. They stress the ripple effects on families, athletes, and the university itself. The incident raises important questions about leadership, mental health, accountability, and the high-stakes world of college athletics.

For listeners, the episode delivers both a gripping narrative and a poignant look at consequence—in sports and beyond.