The stories of the firing of Michigan's Sherrone Moore and Ohio University's Brian Smith have shocked fans of both programs. Smith was fired by Ohio University on December 17, 2025, for "serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University." He admitted to engaging in an affair with an undergraduate student at the school. Moore was fired on December 10, 2025, amid allegations of his own "inappropriate" relationship with a member of the program's staff, whom he has also reportedly assaulted.