Sherrone Moore’s first year as head coach at Michigan football has been graded by ESPN, and the verdict is in: a solid B- ¹. Moore took the reins after Jim Harbaugh’s departure and led the Wolverines to an 8-5 record, including a thrilling win over No. 11 Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg praised Moore’s ability to navigate a challenging season, despite significant talent losses to the NFL draft and transfer portal ¹. Michigan’s quarterback situation was also a concern, with three different players seeing significant time under center. However, Moore’s resilience and adaptability helped the team finish strong, with wins over Ohio State and Alabama ¹.
Rittenberg noted that Moore’s biggest challenge was adjusting to his new role as head coach, but he demonstrated potential and promise in his first season ². With a B+ grade initially given by Rittenberg when Moore was hired, the B- grade after his first season reflects a decent, if not spectacular, debut ².
- Looking ahead, Michigan fans have reason to be optimistic, with top prospect Bryce Underwood joining the team at quarterback ¹. With a year of experience under his belt, Moore will aim to build on his promising start and lead the Wolverines to even greater heights in the 2025 season.
