Michigan fires Sherrone Moore -- Top candidates, transfers, recruits - ESPN

Throughout the 2025 season, rumors circulated that Michigan coach Sherrone Moore was in danger of losing his job. No credible details surfaced and Moore continued his duties, completing the regular season at 9-3 and participating in a news conference Monday to discuss Michigan's upcoming game against Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

Two days later, the news came down: Michigan fired Moore for cause, after finding that the coach engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. The dismissal marked a very troubling end to Moore's tenure at Michigan, which began in 2018 when he joined coach Jim Harbaugh's staff as tight ends coach. He then became offensive line coach and oversaw a group that won the Joe Moore Award.

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Moore's ascent continued as offensive coordinator, and he stepped in for Harbaugh as acting head coach during Harbaugh's Big Ten-imposed suspension late in the 2023 season. An emotional Moore led Michigan to a win at Penn State, and then followed with others against Maryland and Ohio State, as the Wolverines went on to their third straight Big Ten title and their first national title in the BCS/CFP era. Then, when Harbaugh returned to the NFL, Michigan promoted Moore as permanent coach. He stunned Ohio State in his first full season as coach, and went 17-8 overall, but now he's out.

Michigan enters the coaching market at a precarious time, as all major openings have been filled and, perhaps more important, a number of potential candidates have re-signed with their existing schools. Still, Michigan can offer a lot — an iconic American sports brand with deep pockets and a recent run of