Sherrone Moore has some Jim Harbaugh in him
Jim Harbaugh always did his best work when people doutbed him. After the 2020 season and the 0-5 record against Ohio State, many analysts mocked him and acted like he was a dead-man walking.
A few years later, he's viewed as one of the greatest football coaches of all time after leading Michigan to three straight wins over Ohio State and a national title, plus turning around the Chargers in short order.
Moore, his protege, struggled in his first season as head coach. He didn't have the easiest path since Harbaugh left so late and hamstrung the roster-building process.
There were ups and downs during the season, but at the end, Michigan righted the ship. It beat Michigan State, got bowl eligible, and beat a team it had no business beating (from a talent perspective).
That's what great coaching is all about though. Harbaugh once beat USC, when it was a juggernaut, with Stanford, one of the least talented teams in college football.
Coaching matters, as Ohio State fans know, and Moore, just like Harbaugh, responded when he was doubted. Some were calling for his head literally a few weeks ago.
But on Saturday Sherrone Moore proved he isn't going anywhere and neither is Michigan football.