Michigan will have a new head football coach next fall when Jim Harbaugh leaves for the NFL to take over the Los Angeles Chargers. 4,444 4,444 With the recruiting class of 2024 and the current roster, it is critical that the next coach be able to connect, build relationships and win over players and their families.The hot name since Harbaugh left the league promoted offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Sherrone Moore as the next head football coach in Ann Arbor..

The 37-year-old coordinator has been in the Maize and Blue for most of Jim Harbaugh’s tenure at Michigan, being one of the ace recruiters during that time. 4,444 4,444 Michigan Insider looks at the top ten all-time (via the 247Sports Composite rankings) who played a primary or secondary role in signing as a Wolverine..

Getting to know Michigan OC Sherrone Moore, the favorite to succeed Jim Harbaugh in Ann Arbor

As soon as Jim Harbaugh accepted the head coaching role with the Los Angeles Chargers, Sherrone Moore became the favorite to replace him at Michigan.Moore has been the offensive line coach for the Wolverines for the past three years. In 2021 and 2022, he held the title of co-offensive coordinator before assuming the role of playmaker in 2023.The 2023 season also saw some unusual promotions. Due to Jim Harbaugh’s self-imposed and Big Ten suspension, Moore was on his way to a national championship as Michigan’s four-win head coach. That means Moore’s resume already includes a 4-0 UM head coaching record, including wins over Bowling Green, Maryland, Penn State and Ohio State..

While nothing has been finalized, many within the program expect Moore to merit a promotion due to his experience as an offensive line coach, offensive coordinator and acting head coach. As Zak Zinter said Wednesday night: andquot;No interviews needed. It’s Daddy Moore time.andquot;Here is an introduction to Sherrone Moore, the leading candidate to succeed Jim Harbaugh as Michigan football coach:.

Sherrone Moore played college football at Oklahoma

Sherrone Moore was a wrestler and basketball player in early high school before focusing more on football as a senior. He began his college career at Butler County (Kansas) Community College, where he started two years on the offensive line before signing with Oklahoma. Both seasons resulted in league championships.Moore played left tackle at Butler County and was Norman’s backup quarterback. He played in 14 games in 2006-07 as the Sooners won a pair of Big 12 championships and played in two BCS bowls..

Following his playing career at Oklahoma, Moore earned a master’s degree in sports administration at Louisville, where he also served as a graduate assistant..

Moore’s coaching career began at Louisville and Central Michigan

After serving as a graduate assistant (and making the honor roll) at Louisville from 2009-2011, Moore earned a more permanent position as coach beginning in 2012. Over the past two years, the Cardinals have gone 23-3 in the Big East. championship and a BCS bowl appearance before Charlie Strong left for Texas.Moore landed in central Michigan, where he was greeted with the following headline: “Moore Brings Winning Biography, Attitude to Chippewa.””It’s all about attitude,” Moore said then. “If you think you can win, you know you can win, you win.”Whether you go to Oklahoma, Alabama, whatever school, the difference between a winning program and an undefeated program is that winners think, that they can . If you step on the field and think you can do it, you’re a winner. This is the attitude and mindset that I give to my men.”At Mount Pleasant, Moore helped develop future NFL tight end Tyler Conklin and also added the duties of assistant coach and recruiting coordinator..

Moore has been recognized as a future leader and a future head coach

Towards the end of his tenure in Central Michigan, Moore was selected by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) to participate in the 35 Under 35 Coaching Leadership Institute.Program “is a prestigious program designed to identify and develop future leaders in the football coaching profession. Selected participants are invited to attend a one-day institute with an interactive lecture curriculum focused on topics specifically tailored to emphasize coaching leadership, ethics, influential. responsibilities, career development and family balance.During his time at Michigan, Moore emerged as a clear head coaching candidate – whether at Michigan or elsewhere.”I have complete confidence in our coaching staff,” Harbaugh said before the 2023 season. andquot;Iand# 039;I know a bold disclaimer: each of our assistant coaches is a head coach. I would say as many as four after this season. Mark my words and mark them well. Sherrone Moore knocked it out of the park at every turn. Head#039;s checked every box.andquot;Back in November 2022, Harbaugh had this to say: “The athletic directors called, ‘Hey, is Sherrone Moore ready to be a head coach?’ Not only is she ready to be a head coach, Sherrone Moore.”Moore is only 37 years old. He joined Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman and USCand’s Lincoln Riley as the youngest head coaches at major college football programs..

Sherrone Moore’s coaching career at Michigan

Moore worked as a tight end at Michigan from 2018-2020 before taking over offensive lines starting in 2021.This season, the Wolverines won the Joe Moore Award as the nation’s top offensive line. They repeated in 2022 and were outstanding again in 2023 when U-M won the national championship.In 2021, U-M rushed for 297 yards and six touchdowns against Ohio State. In 2022, the Wolverines had 418 and four TDs against Penn State… plus 252 and three scores against the Buckeyes. The 2023 unit beat Ohio State and Alabama, although the stats weren’t as bad as in previous years. 4,444 4,444 All five starters on U-M’s offensive line earned All-Big Ten recognition in 2021, 2022 and 2023 as U-M established itself as one of the nation’s top rushing attacks.Moore has led four Wolverines to NFL draft picks so far: forwards Olu Oluwatimi (fifth), Andrew Stueber (seventh) and Ryan Hayes (seventh); and tight end Zach Gentry (fifth). More to come this spring: Zak Zinter, Trevor Keegan, Drake Nugent, LaDarius Henderson, Trente Jones and Karsen Barnhart could hear their names called in Detroit.Perhaps most impressively, Moore came into 2023 as Michigan’s head coach with wins over Bowling Green, Penn State, Maryland and Ohio State.Penn State was particularly impressive when Michigan arrived at Beaver Stadium on Saturday morning. lead them After Harbaugh was suspended, the duty fell to Moore, and he put together a memorable game — including 32 runs to close it out — for a top-10 win.Moore focused more on Ohio State and helped lead the Wolverines to a game-clinching victory. Jim Harbaugh said:“The coaches and staff, especially coach Sherrone Moore, had a great game. He coached the offensive line and made decisions as a head coach. I don’t claim to be able to say who is or isn’t a Michigan man or who is or isn’t a Michigan legend. I am not the author of these two lists. But I’ve nominated people before, and I’m nominating Sherrone Moore as a Michigan legend. I want him to take the deep, long bow that he rightly deserves.”.