Jim Harbaugh pushed for Michigan to hire Sherrone Moore after leaving to lead Chargers

FILE - Michigan offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore, left, and coach Jim Harbaugh watch the team's play against Indiana during an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 14, 2023. Michigan hired Moore on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, to replace Harbaugh, giving the 37-year-old offensive coordinator an opportunity to lead college football's winningest program. The school made the move two days after Harbaugh bolted to lead the Los Angeles Chargers.

FILE - Michigan offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore, left, and coach Jim Harbaugh watch the team's play against Indiana during an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 14, 2023. Michigan hired Moore on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, to replace Harbaugh, giving the 37-year-old offensive coordinator an opportunity to lead college football's winningest program. The school made the move two days after Harbaugh bolted to lead the Los Angeles Chargers. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)


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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan is giving Sherrone Moore a shot, hoping he can sustain at least some of the success coach Jim Harbaugh had toward the end of his nine-season run with college football's winningest program. Athletic director Warde Manuel says Harbaugh pushed for him to hire Moore after bolting to lead the Los Angeles Chargers. Moore had his introductory news conference on Saturday. Michigan hired Moore on Friday to replace Harbaugh and give the 37-year-old offensive coordinator an opportunity to lead the defending national champions.

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