Sherrone Moore has been named Jim Harbaugh’s successor at Michigan after serving as interim head coach for much of last year. However, the 38-year-old is set to lead the Wolverines in their season opener on Saturday without a finalized contract.
While Moore has been offered a five-year deal worth around $6 million annually, no official agreement has been signed yet, leaving both sides in an uncertain situation.
Back in January, Moore signed a three-page Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines key terms such as salary and bonuses, but lacks specific legal details. As negotiations continue behind the scenes, this lack of a formal contract creates a potential issue.
Complicating matters further is Michigan’s recent Notice of Allegations from the NCAA regarding last season’s sign-stealing scandal. Moore, who is implicated in the investigation after deleting 52 texts with Connor Stalions, faces uncertainty without a detailed contract that addresses potential scenarios like being fired for cause.
Currently, Moore is coaching on what is essentially an at-will basis, meaning Michigan could terminate him without cause and avoid paying a buyout. If the situation deteriorates, legal disputes could arise.
Both Moore and the university are eager to finalize a deal, but the longer the delay, the more complex the situation could become.
