Who Will Replace Jim Harbaugh at Michigan?
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates with The Leishman Trophy after beating the Alabama Crimson Tide 27-20 in overtime to win the CFP Semifinal Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Well, it’s been fun, Jim Harbaugh. The Michigan head football coach is finally getting back to the NFL. Because, let’s face it. This guy has wanted to get back to the NFL ever since he left it. That’s my two cents. But, now, the Wolverines are looking forward. So, who will replace Jim Harbaugh at Michigan?
You know, it’s interesting that both Michigan State and Michigan will have new head football coaches for the upcoming season. That’s wild to think about. Find out more about Michigan State’s new head coach below. But, first, let’s talk Harbaugh.
Offensive coordinator and part-time 2023 interim Sherrone Moore is the favorite to replace Jim Harbaugh at Michigan. Other names: Lance Leipold, Chris Klieman and Dave Clawson. Matt Rhule and Luke Fickell have been considered amid past Harbaugh flirtations with the NFL.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 24, 2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN’s Pete Thamel has released a list of possible candidates. The top one, of course, is offensive coordinator and part-time 2023 interim Sherrone Moore. Of course, Moore is a logical choice. He headed up the team for the games that Harbaugh was forced to sit out due to various NCAA violations. Also, the Wolverines’ strong offense is their greatest strength. And football is an offense-centered sport. So, Moore would make sense as the new head coach. Other names that Thamel threw out there are Lance Leipold, Chris Klieman and Dave Clawson. Matt Rhule and Luke Fickell. N.rivals.com also has a list out of possible replacements. They name the previously mentioned Moore and Leipold, as well as Jesse Minter, Brian Kelly and Matt Campbell.
So, who will Michigan pick? According to Offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore is the significant favorite to be named the next head coach at Michigan, sources tell Yahoo Sports. The 37-year-old went 4-0 as an interim coach this season, including victories over Penn State and Ohio State.
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) January 24, 2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dan Wetzel of Yahoo Sports, Moore, by far, is the favorite to take over the position. A lot of the reasoning is what I mentioned above. “Offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore is the significant favorite to be named the next head coach at Michigan, sources tell Yahoo Sports,” Wetzel posted on X. “The 37-year-old went 4-0 as an interim coach this season, including victories over Penn State and Ohio State.” It’s great that Michigan has someone in-house like Moore, if he turns out to be the prize winner here.
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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.
