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Jim Harbaugh’s coordinators reportedly receive extensions, raises heading into 2023 season
By Paul Harvey
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Jim Harbaugh has finally turned Michigan into the juggernaut of the B1G, producing back-to-back conference titles and a 2-0 record in The Game since the start of 2021. Now, he’s also looking to reward the key pieces of the coaching staff and keep them in Ann Arbor.
According to a Monday morning report from Aaron McMann with MLive.com, OC Sherrone Moore and DC Jesse Minter have received similar contract extensions and raises heading into the 2023 season. According to the report, Moore and Minter both received extensions through the 2025 season with base salaries rising from $1.15 in 2023 to $1.25 in 2025.
In terms of bonuses, Moore is eligible to make $100,000 each if Michigan finishes top-2 in scoring in the B1G and top-10 in scoring for the FBS and $50,000 for every regular-season win over 8. Minter will be eligible for those bonus payouts if the defense is top-2 in the B1G in points allowed and top-10 in FBS and is also eligible for $50,000 bonus payments for every regular-season win over 8.
As for the buyout structure, that is where things are a bit different between the coordinators per McMann. Moore reportedly has a buyout of $1 million if he leaves before the end of the 2024 season. However, Moore would not be forced to pay the buyout if he leaves for a Division I head coaching job.
As for Minter, he would have a buyout of $2 million if he leaves the Wolverines before the end of the 2024 season. Minter would also owe $1.2 million if he leaves for a job in the B1G during Year 3 or $1 million for any other FBS job. His buyout numbers are reduced if Minter leaves for an NFL vacancy, and he would owe Michigan nothing if he leaves for a head coaching job following 2023.
Impact for Jim Harbaugh’s staff
At the end of the day, there’s no denying the worth that Sherrone Moore and Jesse Minter bring to the Michigan program. Moore’s ascension to o-line coach coincides with Michigan’s back-to-back trips to the College Football Playoff while Minter stepped in after Mike Macdonald left while producing another elite defense.
Hopefully, both coordinators stick in Ann Arbor for the life of their new deals, but they are bound to produce value with the Wolverines.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.