BREAKING: Michigan fires head coach Sherrone Moore, questions swirl around staffer’s identity, and one query keeps popping up, Paige Shiver’s age. Here is what we know, what we do not, and why the number on a driver’s license has become a lightning rod in a football storm.
What We Can Confirm Right Now
Michigan removed Sherrone Moore on December 10, citing an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. The university said its internal review found credible evidence. It did not name the staffer. It also did not release personal details.
I have reviewed public records tied to Michigan’s football office and spoke with people familiar with the program’s structure. Paige Shiver served as executive assistant to the head coach in 2024 and 2025. She previously worked in on campus recruiting and football ops. After the firing, her social accounts went dark, set to private or deactivated. That silence fueled more questions, not fewer.
The university has not publicly identified the staff member involved. We are not naming any person as the staffer without confirmation.
Who Is Paige Shiver in Michigan’s Building?
Shiver worked in the football office, then moved into the executive assistant role when Moore became head coach. The job is not window dressing. Executive assistants sit at the hub of a major program. They manage the head coach’s schedule, coordinate internal traffic, and keep recruiting and operations moving. The office cannot function without that seat filled.
Public salary records show her pay rose from about 58,000 dollars in 2023 to about 90,000 dollars for 2024. That tracks with a title change and closer proximity to the head coach. She is also the daughter of longtime NFL scout Jeff Shiver, a name respected in league circles. That family tie does not confirm anything about this case. It does explain why some fans recognized her name quickly.
We are not publishing an age for Shiver. No credible record lists her birthdate. Publishing guesses is reckless and unfair.
Why Age Became a Flashpoint
In scandals like this, fans grab for simple facts. Age feels like a key detail. It can suggest power gaps, workplace risk, or ethics questions. Sometimes age is central. Sometimes it is not. The problem today is basic. No verified age is available for Shiver. That makes the hunt itself the story. It also pulls focus from what matters most, how Michigan got here, how the program moves forward, and how to protect people who are not public figures.
Online silence from a staffer often creates a vacuum. That vacuum invites rumor. In a high profile football program, rumor spreads fast. The better path is slow and careful. Verify first. Identify only when certain. Protect private details that are not needed to understand the football impact.
Do not share unverified personal info. It can cause real harm and does not advance the facts.
Football Impact, Immediate and Real
Michigan now faces disruption at the worst time. The transfer portal is open. The early signing period arrives in mid December. Recruits and roster veterans want stability. They want to know who leads the program, where the offense is headed, and who will coach their position.
An interim structure is likely in the short term, even if the school has not announced one yet. That means assistants handle more, and the chief of staff and operations leads lock in the calendar. The Wolverines are built on defense, a bruising run game, and special teams detail. Those pillars can carry a team through chaos, but only if daily operations run clean.
- Secure the current roster, especially leadership players
- Reassure committed recruits and top portal targets
- Set a clear short term chain of command
- Keep strength and conditioning on schedule
Michigan’s brand is strong. Donors, alumni, and the Big Ten stage will not go quiet. But winning weeks in December are won by organization, not slogans.
What This Means for Staffers Across College Sports
This week is a loud warning for every athletic department. When a school withholds a name, unverified identification races ahead. Staffers, often young and not public figures, end up exposed to speculation. That has real life costs. Schools need stronger disclosure rules, safer reporting paths, and faster communication when discipline is involved. You can protect privacy and still give enough detail to stop the rumor mill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do we know Paige Shiver’s age?
A: No. There is no verified public record with her birthdate. We will not publish guesses.
Q: Did Michigan name the staff member involved?
A: No. The school announced the coach’s firing for cause, but did not identify the staffer.
Q: Who is Paige Shiver inside the program?
A: She served as executive assistant to the head coach after working in recruiting and operations.
Q: Why are people focused on age?
A: In power and ethics cases, age can matter. Here, the age is not verified, so the fixation risks harm without adding facts.
Q: What happens next for Michigan football?
A: Expect interim leadership, heavy recruiting work, and a push to retain the roster while the school charts its long term plan.
The Bottom Line
Michigan made a hard call, and the program must now stabilize fast. Until the university confirms identities and facts, we will not publish unverified personal details, including age. The game goes on, the portal clock is ticking, and leadership decisions in the next 72 hours will shape Michigan’s season more than any rumor ever could.
