Michigan Football Faces Changes After Coach Leaves
- No. 9 Michigan football team faces coaching changes after Coach Harbaugh leaves.
- Sherrone Moore is promoted to replace Jim Harbaugh, who left to coach the Los Angeles Chargers.
- The defending national champions are adjusting to new leadership in an important season.
As the Michigan Wolverines gear up for the upcoming football season, head coach Mike Moore faces the challenge of building a new defensive staff after the departure of defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and several assistants. The ninth-ranked Wolverines are set to face a more demanding schedule this year, including four games against preseason AP Top 25 teams, a significant shift from their recent softer schedules. Preseason All-America defensive tackle Mason Graham expressed excitement about the high-stakes matchups, emphasizing the opportunity for the team to showcase its true potential. Offensively, running back Donovan Edwards is poised to take center stage after sharing the field with star Blake Corum for three years. Edwards, who made a notable impact in the national championship game, is expected to lead a talented roster that Moore believes could see multiple players drafted in the first round. The quarterback position remains uncertain, with Moore considering options like Orji, Davis Warren, and sixth-year player Jack Tuttle, though he has kept his starting choice under wraps as the season opener approaches. The Wolverines are set to kick off their season on August 31 against Fresno State, a team that has won 29 games over the past three years. Michigan's schedule also includes home games against formidable opponents such as Texas, USC, Michigan State, and Oregon. Meanwhile, Moore continues to cooperate with the NCAA's investigation, looking forward to the release of his text messages related to former staffer Connor Stalions, who is set to speak out on Netflix.