Former Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore is scheduled for a sentencing hearing Tuesday on misdemeanor charges, marking a difficult legal chapter following his abrupt dismissal from one of college football's premier programs.

Moore pleaded no contest in March to charges of trespassing and malicious use of a telecommunications device. The charges stemmed from a confrontation with his executive assistant shortly after the university fired him on December 10 for having an inappropriate relationship with her.

The 40-year-old coach, who led the Wolverines for two seasons after succeeding Jim Harbaugh, was accused of confronting the woman, blaming her for his termination, and making concerning statements. According to authorities, the incident occurred after the woman had ended the affair and reported it to school officials.

Originally facing a felony home invasion charge, Moore reached a deal with Washtenaw County prosecutors. In exchange for his no-contest plea to the two misdemeanors, the more serious felony charge was dropped. His defense had planned to challenge how police obtained the arrest warrant.

While the misdemeanors carry a maximum penalty of six months in jail, Moore has no prior criminal record. The judge has significant discretion in sentencing, and Moore was arrested peacefully without harming himself or others.

Moore's firing and subsequent legal issues sent shockwaves through Ann Arbor, creating a sudden and dramatic transition for a team accustomed to national championship contention.