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Michigan Football Searches for New Coach Amid Scandal

12/14/2025

Summary

Michigan Seeks Coach

Michigan is seeking a new head football coach after firing Sherrone Moore (Michigan football).
Candidates include Kalen DeBoer from Alabama and Lincoln Riley from USC.
DeBoer has strong recruiting credentials and may stay at Alabama.
Riley, after a 9-3 season, has downplayed interest in leaving USC.
The recent scandal involving Sherrone Moore could deter top contenders.

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Michigan Considers Candidates

Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham is negotiating a contract that would raise his base salary while reducing performance incentives.
Michigan is exploring coaching candidates after firing Sherrone Moore.
Notable candidates include Kalen DeBoer, currently at Alabama, and Lincoln Riley from USC, both facing challenges in leaving their positions.
Michigan is considering Jesse Minter, the Los Angeles Chargers' defensive coordinator, who has a strong connection to the program.
Minter's experience and youth make him a compelling candidate for Michigan's head coach role.

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Historical Context

In 2021, the NCAA allowed college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL), transforming recruitment dynamics in college football. This change intensified competition for coaching talent, exemplified by Michigan's Sherrone Moore being fired amid scandal. The evolving landscape may reshape recruitment strategies and coaching roles, impacting programs like Michigan and their rivals significantly in the coming years.

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Michigan Seeks Coach

Michigan is seeking a new head football coach after firing Sherrone Moore (Michigan football).
Candidates include Kalen DeBoer from Alabama and Lincoln Riley from USC.
DeBoer has strong recruiting credentials and may stay at Alabama.
Riley, after a 9-3 season, has downplayed interest in leaving USC.
The recent scandal involving Sherrone Moore could deter top contenders.

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