Jim Harbaugh gave Michigan its first college football championship since 1997, and now it's moving forward to meet its next challenge.
Harbaugh was named head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers this week after nine seasons in Ann Arbor.
Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after the CFP National Championship against the Washington Huskies on January 8, 2024 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
He leaves Michigan with an 89-25 record after three consecutive trips to the College Football Playoffs.
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Michigan now turns its attention to hiring Harbaugh's successor, and the Chargers head coach has cast his vote for the next man to lead the Wolverines.
“I will always be a loyal Wolverine,” Harbaugh said. The Detroit News. “But there is no better man to coach the team than Sherrone Moore. He has my vote, my unconditional support. I feel like he is in good hands.”
Michigan is expected to offer Moore the job barring an “unexpected event,” ESPN reported Wednesday.
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Offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines 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 Schwaberow/Getty Images)
“We are working quickly to hire the next head coach for the program and will do everything we can to keep the current staff and team together,” Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement Wednesday night.
Moore has spent the last six seasons with Michigan, and the 2023 season is his first as offensive coordinator after two years as co-offensive coordinator.
Moore received valuable head coaching experience in 2023, going 4-0 as interim head coach while Harbaugh served. two suspensions during the season.
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Offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates against the Washington Huskies during the 2024 CFP National Championship game at NRG Stadium on January 8, 2024, in Houston, Texas. (Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)
He served as head coach for the final three games of the regular season after Harbaugh was suspended by the Big Ten over allegations of illegal sign stealing.
The Wolverines played the toughest part of the schedule under Moore to finish the season, defeating Penn State, Maryland and Ohio State.
Michigan finished 14th in the country in points per game (35.9) in Moore's first season as offensive coordinator.
