Jim Harbaugh - Sherrone Moore 'only person' to lead Michigan - ESPN

Michigan is giving Sherrone Moore a shot, hoping he can sustain at least some of the success Jim Harbaugh had toward the end of his nine-season run with college football's winningest program.

«We're hungry for more,» Moore said Saturday after he was introduced as coach of the Wolverines.

Michigan hired Moore on Friday to replace Harbaugh, who wanted the 37-year-old offensive coordinator to succeed him and lead the defending national champions.

«Jim talked effusively about Sherrone before the season, after the season and in our conversation on Wednesday and really gave me the insight why he was our choice,» athletic director Warde Manuel said.

The move was made two days after Harbaugh bolted to lead the Los Angeles Chargers, getting a five-year deal that gives him another chance to chase a Super Bowl title.

Harbaugh told The Associated Press that Moore is a smart, hard-working teacher who makes a strong connection with players, staff members and families.

«The only person I would want to do the job,» Harbaugh wrote in a text message Saturday. «I have 100% conviction that he will make us all very proud!!!»

Moore's contract is for five years with a base salary of $500,000 and $5 million in additional compensation in Year 1. His salary and additional compensation will each increase by 2% in the subsequent years, and Moore will receive $500,000 per contract year if he remains head coach for the entirety of the year.

He also can earn up to $3.5 million in bonuses, including $500,000 for winning a conference championship and $1 million for winning the national championship. His buyout starts at $5 million and decreases by $1 million each year, down to $1 million in the final year of the contract.

Moore is a first-time head