Jim Harbaugh is returning to the NFL as the new head coach of the Chargers after leading Michigan to a championship this season. He signed a five-year deal on Wednesday after being considered one of the most sought-after prospects of the year and on the coaching staff. Harbaugh went 86-25 at Michigan, winning three Big Ten championships and the program’s first national title since 1997. The Wolverines will now turn their attention to hiring a new head coach to replace Harbaugh..
According to insiders, offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore is the heavy favorite to land the job. Moore was the head coach for four games during the 2023 season, while Harbaugh served two suspensions. If you love the Wolverines or just want to learn more about Michigan’s coaching staff, be sure to check out what the team of proven insiders has to say at Michigan Insider, 247Sports’ Michigan coverage site. TheMichigan Insider team provides on-site updates on every development in the football coaching search, including insights from Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga. The unrivaled inside team has the latest Michigan recruiting news and the inside scoop on Michigan’s coaching search. And now, The Michigan Insider is offering 60% off annual subscriptions*, so it’s time to sign up..
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Wolverines offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore is the heavy favorite to replace Harbaugh as Michigan’s next head coach. According to The Michigan Insider, Moore was recalled to Ann Arbor from a recruiting trip when Harbaugh accepted the Chargers job on Wednesday. The 37-year-old just finished his sixth season with the program and his second as offensive coordinator.Mooreand#039;#039;#039;s tenure with the Wolverines began as tight ends coach from 2018-2020 before serving as offensive coordinator and offensive line coach the next two seasons. Michigan’s offensive line won the Joe Moore Award as the nation’s top offensive line in both 2021 and 2022, becoming the first team to win the award since its inception in 2015. Moore took on additional responsibilities in 2023 as a four-time head coach, leading the team to wins over Bowling Green, Penn State, Maryland and Ohio State.Michigan Insider says Moore is “overwhelming favorite to replace Harbaugh,andquot; although the school may cause some feelings for other candidates. For more on the coaching search and how it affects Michigan football recruiting, visit Michigan Insider..
