Michigan Wolverines is reportedly focusing its search for a new football head coach on offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Sherrone Moore following Jim Harbaugh’s departure to coach the Los Angeles Chargers. The Los Angeles Chargers deal for Harbaugh is a five-year contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Sherrone Moore is scheduled to meet with Michigan officials on Thursday. He is to be offered the head coaching position and thus, he has begun reaching out to potential candidates for his coaching staff.
Sherrone Moore loves Michigan and is set to be the replacement for Jim Harbaugh
Sherrone Moore previously served as Harbaugh’s replacement for four games this season during Harbaugh’s suspension. This period included significant victories over No. 10 Penn State and rival Ohio State, securing Michigan’s third straight Big Ten championship appearance.
The next Michigan Head Coach:
〽️ Sherrone Moore
〽️ 4-0 Record
〽️ 1-0 vs Penn State
〽️ 1-0 vs Ohio State〽️ 2-0 vs AP Top 10
〽️ 1-0 vs AP Top 5〽️ Back To Back Joe Moore Award Winning Offensive Lines
Current Offensive Coordinator & Offensive Line Coach #SMASH👊🏽 pic.twitter.com/rIhOjdjU6i
— College Football Report (@CFBRep) January 25, 2024
Sherrone Moore has been a part of the Michigan staff for the past six seasons. He has been emotionally invested in the team’s success.
Sherrone Moore should just give this speech again when they name him the next head coach at Michigan pic.twitter.com/UN5RezNyCL
— Jon Tweets Sports (@jontweetssports) January 25, 2024
In Michigan’s national championship parade, Moore expressed his affection for the team as he said, “It (Michigan) means everything, I love this place. I feel like I went to college here and hope one day I am called a Michigan man.”
During Michigan's national championship parade Sherrone Moore told @wxyzdetroit: "It (Michigan) means everything, I love this place. I feel like I went to college here and hope one day I am called a Michigan man." pic.twitter.com/5JzmNnKOY1
— Jeanna Trotman (@JeannaTrotmanTV) January 25, 2024
In 2023, Sherrone Moore took on offensive coordinator duties, contributing to Michigan’s unbeaten season. The Wolverines finished 14th nationally in scoring offense, averaging 35.9 points per game, and displayed offensive prowess in 12 of their 15 games, scoring 30 or more points.
Harbaugh, in his ninth season, led Michigan to the national championship, their first since 1997. Moore and Harbaugh worked closely in the last few years. Post the win over Penn State, Moore couldn’t hold back emotions as he expressed gratitude for the former coach when he said, “Love the s— out of you, man. This is for you, for this university, the president, our AD. We got the best players, best university, best alumni in the country. Love you guys.”
The anticipated offer to Sherrone Moore and the potential continuity of the coaching staff reflects Michigan’s commitment to maintaining the positive momentum achieved under Harbaugh. The coaching transition comes at a crucial time for the Wolverines, who will aim to build on their recent success and continue competing at a high level in college football.
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