The University of Michigan football staffer at the centre of the scandal involving fired Wolverines coach Sherrone Moore has officially departed the programme, the Daily Mail has verified. A spokesperson for the athletics department confirmed that Paige Shiver's contract has expired and she is no longer employed by Wolverines athletics, offering no further details on her exit.
Allegations and Arrest Details
Shiver, who served as Moore's personal assistant, has not publicly confirmed the alleged affair or commented on the accusations. Moore was dismissed in December following a university statement citing an 'inappropriate relationship with a staff member,' though it did not name Shiver specifically. Shortly after his termination, Moore was arrested near an apartment belonging to Shiver after emergency calls were made from her residence and from his wife.
Incident and Legal Charges
According to reports, Moore is accused of forcing his way through Shiver's door, seizing butter knives and scissors, and threatening to take his own life. The 40-year-old father of three was subsequently charged with home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering. Court documents reviewed by the Daily Mail, while not naming Shiver, indicate that an executive assistant claimed to have been in an 'intimate relationship' with Moore, which he admitted to detectives lasted approximately two years.
The staffer allegedly ended the relationship two days prior to the arrest and later filed a formal report with the University of Michigan disclosing the details of their secret romance. Police and prosecutors state that Moore inundated his former mistress with 'dozens of text messages and calls' over the subsequent two days, including messages such as 'I hate you. My blood is on your hand,' as per court transcripts.
Shiver's Role and Background
Shiver, 32, has been a prominent figure in the Wolverines football programme as Moore's executive assistant. She is also the daughter of Jeff Shiver, a long-time scout for the Chicago Bears since 1987. Interestingly, the Bears drafted one of Moore's players, tight end Colston Loveland, in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and Jeff Shiver has been seen at Michigan games with his daughter, including a 2021 Instagram post liked by Moore.
Financial and Professional Implications
Despite now being out of a job, Shiver's salary saw a significant increase during her three seasons in Ann Arbor. University records show her pay rose by 70.6 percent, from $58,025 in 2022 and 2023 to $99,000 in 2025. Media reports have consistently identified Shiver as Moore's alleged former mistress, with court files referring to the mistress as his executive assistant, matching her former title.
Aftermath and Programme Changes
Following Moore's dismissal, the University of Michigan has appointed former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham to lead the storied football programme. Moore, pictured with his wife Kelli in earlier times, allegedly made threats during the incident and has since appeared in court, facing charges in Washtenaw County. The Daily Mail has sought comment from Shiver's attorney, with TMZ initially reporting on these developments.
