ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The University of Michigan promoted Sherrone Moore on Friday as the replacement for coach Jim Harbaugh, giving the 37-year-old offensive coordinator an opportunity to lead the program with more wins than any other in college football history and the reigning national champion.
The school unsurprisingly elevated Moore just two days after Harbaugh bolted to lead the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers with a five-year deal that gives the former San Francisco 49ers coach another chance to chase a Super Bowl title.
“I want to thank coach Harbaugh for the faith that he has displayed in me over the past six years and for supporting my growth as a football coach during that time,” Moore said in a released statement.
Moore’s contract is for five years, with a starting annual salary of $5.5 million, guaranteed annual raises and several bonuses for accomplishments such as conference titles ($500,000), College Football Playoff appearances ($200,000) and national championships ($1 million).
Moore is a first-time head coach, at least formally. Michigan went 4-0, including wins over Ohio State and Penn State, while Moore was filling in for Harbaugh as he served two suspensions for potential NCAA rules violations during the 2023 season.