Sherrone Moore is indeed the next head coach at Michigan!

On Friday, the program announced the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach was officially being named the new head coach of the Wolverines. Moore was always expected to be the eventual replacement for Harbaugh, a move that ultimately made too much sense for the program.

“I want to thank Coach Harbaugh for the faith that he has displayed in me over the past six years and for supporting my growth as a football coach during that time,” said Moore via the press release. “I also want to thank Athletic Director Warde Manuel, President Santa Ono and members of the Board of Regents for putting their faith and trust in me to be the next leader of this football program. I am excited to reward that trust.”

Moore went on to say he had been preparing for this opportunity throughout his head coaching career:

“I have been preparing my entire coaching career for this opportunity and I can’t think of a better place to be head coach than at the University of Michigan,” added Moore. “We will do everything each day as a TEAM to continue the legacy of championship football that has been played at the University of Michigan for the past 144 years. Our standards will not change. We will be a tough, physical, disciplined, hungry, championship-level team that loves football and plays with passion for the game, the winged helmet and each other. We will also continue to achieve excellence off the field, in the classroom and in our communities. I am excited to start working in this new role with our players, coaches and staff.”

Moore shined in his role as a key assistant for Harbaugh and then again as the program’s acting head coach for 4 games this past season. Now, he will get his chance to lead the program and show what he can do with Harbaugh off to the NFL.