jim harbaugh He brought the University of Michigan its first college football championship since 1997 and is now moving on to his next challenge.
Harbaugh was named head coach. Los Angeles Chargers This week after nine seasons in Ann Arbor.
Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after the CFP National Championship game against the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium on January 8, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
He made three consecutive trips to Michigan State and departed with an 89-25 record. college football playoffs.
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The University of Michigan is currently focused on hiring Harbaugh's replacement, with the Chargers head coach voting on the next person to lead the Wolverines.
“I will always be a loyal Wolverine,” Harbaugh said. detroit news. “But there's no one better suited to coach this team than Sherone Moore. He has my vote, he has my whole heart. I feel like he's in great hands.” There is.”
ESPN reported Wednesday that Michigan is expected to offer Moore the job barring “unforeseen developments.”
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Michigan Wolverines offensive coordinator Sherone Moore takes the field against the Washington Huskies during the 2024 CFP National Championship game at NRG Stadium on January 8, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Jamie Schwabelow/Getty Images)
“We are working quickly to hire the program's next head coach and are doing everything possible to unite our current staff and team,” Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement Wednesday night. We're going to do everything we can.”
Moore spent the past six seasons at Michigan, serving as co-offensive coordinator for two years before taking over as offensive coordinator for the 2023 season.
Moore gained valuable head coaching experience in 2023, posting a 4-0 record as acting head coach under Harbaugh. two suspensions During the season.
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Michigan Wolverines offensive coordinator Sherone Moore celebrates against the Washington Huskies during the 2024 CFP National Championship game at NRG Stadium on January 8, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Jamie Schwabelow/Getty Images)
Harbaugh served as head coach for the final three games of the regular season after being suspended by the Big Ten for illegal sign stealing.
The Wolverines played their toughest schedule under Moore, finishing the season with wins over Penn State, Maryland State and Penn State. Ohio.
Michigan finished 14th in the nation in points per game (35.9) in Moore's first season as offensive coordinator.
