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3 reasons Michigan football offense will be better in 2023

By Jordan Bruetsch

Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh watches as J.J. McCarthy (9) warms up before they take on the TCU Horned Frogs in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Rondone-Arizona RepublicNcaa Fiesta Bowl Game
Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh watches as J.J. McCarthy (9) warms up before they take on the TCU Horned Frogs in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Rondone-Arizona RepublicNcaa Fiesta Bowl Game /
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Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) is hugged by co-offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore during warmups before the game Nov. 26, 2022 against Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. /

Sherrone Moore calling plays on his own

With the resignation of Co-Offensive Coordinator Matt Weiss, Sherrone Moore will have complete control of the offense. I think that’s a huge positive for Michigan football.

Having two coaches try and agree on every aspect of the offense is impossible, and it’s likely what led to much of the offensive stagnation in some games last season.

In particular, I’m expecting the Wolverines to be more effective in the red zone. Too many times last season, the offense had to settle for field goals when it should have been scoring touchdowns. I mean, think about how different that TCU game plays out if Michigan is able to score a touchdown after getting within the 10-yard line on the first drive of the game.

For Michigan football to win the national championship, the red zone woes need to go away. And I’m confident that Sherrone Moore will eliminate them. Continuity with play calling is so important, and now that it is just one man calling the plays, things should be much more smooth.

Obviously, Moore is also the offensive line coach, so some fans may be concerned that he will call too many run plays. I don’t expect that to be an issue at all. The staff understands that they need to throw the ball more to compete nationally, and I think they really mean it.

Harbaugh has emphasized that they want to be more of a 50-50 run-pass team this season, and I believe him. I expect that we’re going to see the Wolverines air it out far more this season, especially early in the season to take away pointless hits from Edwards and Corum.

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