Sherrone Moore Named Permanent Head Coach for University of Michigan Football Team

Sherrone Moore, the Michigan assistant coach who stepped in for Jim Harbaugh and led the team to three late-season victories, including an impressive win over Ohio State, has been appointed as the permanent head coach of the University of Michigan football team. This move marks Moore as the first Black permanent head football coach in the history of the school.

According to ESPN.com, Moore has signed a lucrative contract extension worth $5 million annually, with a two-percent annual raise. In addition, there’s an extra $500,000 included for each completed contract year. Moreover, Moore has the potential to earn up to $3.5 million per year in bonuses, including $500,000 for winning a conference championship and an impressive $1 million for winning the national championship. The contract also features a buyout clause starting at $5 million, reducing by $1 million each year until it reaches $1 million in the final year of the deal.

Expressing his excitement for the new role, the 37-year-old Moore stated, ‘I have been preparing my entire coaching career for this opportunity and I can’t think of a better place to be head coach than at the University of Michigan. We will do everything each day as a TEAM to continue the legacy of championship football that has been played at Michigan for the past 144 years. Our standards will not change. We will be a smart, tough, dependable, relentless, and enthusiastic championship-level team that loves football and plays with passion for the game, the winged helmet and each other.’

Moore has already proved his capability by securing a victory against the formidable Ohio State Buckeyes in his sole opportunity as interim head coach. His appointment brings new hope and anticipation for the Michigan football program, and he looks forward to working closely with the players, coaches, and staff to evolve the team’s performance both on and off the field.