College football’s latest season fueled plenty of heated debates — and now scandals.

In recent days, much of the chatter has centered on the College Football Playoff committee’s selection for this year’s 12-team playoff. But debates around that topic were quickly put on the back burner when news surfaced that Michigan had fired head football coach Sherrone Moore.

The university said an investigation found there was sufficient evidence that Moore engaged in an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member." The announcement was a stunning end to Moore’s short, up-and-down tenure that saw the Wolverines take a step back on the field after winning the national championship and being punished by the NCAA.

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"This conduct constitutes a clear violation of university policy, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such behavior," school officials said in a statement.

Later, Moore was booked into the Washtenaw County Jail as police in Pittsfield conducted an assault investigation.

Moore’s dismissal left much of the college football world stunned.

Here’s a look at how former college players, fans and other observers reacted to the shocking developments.

Former Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones weighed in, suggesting the decision to remove Moore was a sign that Michigan "finally" adhered to "some standards."

Other social media users referenced Lane Kiffin, whose decision to bolt from Ole Miss to LSU drew mixed, but nonetheless passionate reactions across the sports landscape.

The Detroit Free Press reported that former LSU coach Brian Kelly is not expected to draw interest from Michigan during its coaching search.

The announcement did not include details of the alleged relationship. Moore, who is married with three young daughters, has not yet commented on his dismissal.

The 39-year-old Moore was 9-3 this year after going 8-5 in his debut season.

He signed a five-year contract with a base annual salary of $5.5 million last year. According to the terms of his deal, the university will not have to buy out the remaining years of Moore’s contract because he was fired for cause.

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Following the news of the police investigation, the University of Michigan Athletic Department told Fox News Digital it "cannot comment on personnel matters" and had "nothing to share beyond the initial statement."

Fox News' Alexandra Koch and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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The Trump administration announced Wednesday plans to establish a new militarized zone along the U.S.–Mexico border in California.

The Department of the Interior said roughly 760 acres in San Diego and Imperial Counties will be placed under Navy jurisdiction to "strengthen ongoing border security operations."

Adding the installation will effectively allow federal personnel to detain suspected illegal immigrants for trespassing on U.S. territory.

The department described the National Defense Area as a high-traffic corridor for illegal crossings. The zone will reportedly stretch from the western boundary of the Otay Mountain Wilderness Area to about one mile west of the California–Arizona state line, with Navy control set for three years.

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the move directly advances what President Donald Trump has identified as his top national priorities.

"President Trump has made it clear that securing our border and restoring American sovereignty are top national priorities," Burgum said. "This action delivers on that commitment. By working with the Navy to close long-standing security gaps, we are strengthening national defense, protecting our public lands from unlawful use, and advancing the President’s agenda to put the safety and security of the American people first." 

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The Department added that the corridor’s heavy traffic of illegal crossings has contributed to both "significant national security challenges" and environmental degradation. Militarizing the area will reportedly "enhance border operations while minimizing ecological damage" associated with sustained illegal activity. 

The Interior Department said it coordinated the move with the Navy to ensure it is lawful and consistent with the land’s original purpose — having been reserved in 1907 by President Theodore Roosevelt for border protection.

In recent months, the administration has established several national defense areas, including sites in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico. The moves were made to aggressively expand military authority along the southern border, including deploying federal troops and expanding rules to crack down on illegal migration, border security and overall crime.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Interior and the Navy for more information.