TOUCH DOWN FEW MINUTES AGO: Sherrone Moore Submits Resignation Letter to Michigan Wolverines Football to Become Head Coach of NFL Team
In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the college football world, Sherrone Moore has officially submitted his resignation letter to the University of Michigan Wolverines football program. Moore, who recently led the Wolverines to a national title and took over the program after Jim Harbaugh’s departure to the NFL, is now leaving Ann Arbor himself — to take on a new challenge as the head coach of an NFL franchise.
Details are still emerging, but sources close to the situation confirm that Moore’s resignation was received just a few minutes ago, marking a swift and unexpected transition for one of college football’s rising stars. The NFL team set to hire Moore has yet to release an official statement, but speculation points toward the [insert NFL team name here once confirmed], who have been in search of a dynamic and culture-driven leader after parting ways with their previous head coach.
Moore, 37, was promoted to head coach of the Michigan Wolverines ahead of the 2024 season, after serving as the program’s offensive coordinator and offensive line coach under Harbaugh. In his first year at the helm, he guided Michigan to a dominant season, capped off with a College Football Playoff national championship victory. His leadership, discipline, and emotional connection to the players made him a beloved figure not only in the locker room but also among fans and alumni.
In his resignation letter, Moore reportedly thanked the University of Michigan for the opportunity to lead one of college football’s most storied programs, expressing deep gratitude to the players, staff, and fans. “Coaching at Michigan has been the honor of my life,” Moore wrote. “But the opportunity ahead is one I simply could not pass up — not just for me, but for my family and my future in this game.”
The sudden nature of the departure leaves Michigan in a precarious position, with spring practices already concluded and the 2025 season rapidly approaching. University officials are expected to hold a press conference within the next 24 hours to address the resignation and outline the plan for finding Moore’s successor.
Moore’s jump to the NFL marks a significant milestone in his coaching journey, making him one of the few Black head coaches currently in the league and continuing a trend of college coaches making the leap to professional football.
More updates to come as the situation develops.