Shane Gillis Reveals Never-Before-Heard Story About Sherrone Moore’s Scandal Completely Ruining Marcus Freeman’s SNL Appearance

Sherrone Moore, Shane Gillis and Marcus Freeman. (Photos via Imagn)

Shane Gillis Reveals Never-Before-Heard Story About Sherrone Moore’s Scandal Completely Ruining Marcus Freeman’s SNL Appearance

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Orlando Silva | Last updated May 6, 2026 5:35 PM ET

The Sherrone Moore scandal had more ramifications than people initially thought. The former Michigan Wolverines football coach lost his job over an inappropriate relationship with a program staffer, which resulted in another scandal.

Police arrested Moore after trespassing on the woman’s apartment and threatening to hurt himself. It became the biggest story in all of college football, and it affected many other opportunities, even off the field.

At the same time, Marcus Freeman, whose Notre Dame Fighting Irish were ranked just outside the top 10 in the College Football Playoff. With his free time, Freeman could have tested different waters.

How Sherrone Moore Ruined Marcus Freeman’s SNL Appearance

Sherrone Moore (Image Credits: Imagn)

During an appearance on “Bussin’ With The Boys,” comedian Shane Gillis revealed he nearly had Marcus Freeman on Saturday Night Live earlier this season. However, the Sherrone Moore situation ruined the plans.

“I tried to get him on SNL this year,” Gillis said. “And it was close. We were close to getting it done. I was talking to Lorne [Michaels] about it, and we were close. We were going to have him on Weekend Update, and then something happened at the Michigan program that became the biggest story in college football, and not Notre Dame, so we couldn’t do it. For real. It was that week.”