'It's a tragedy': Jim Harbaugh has been in touch with ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore since his firing

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Former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said that he has been in touch with Sherrone Moore since Moore was fired and charged with felony home invasion and two other misdemeanors last week.

Moore, who succeeded Harbaugh at Michigan after Harbaugh left to coach the Los Angeles Chargers, was fired with cause on Wednesday after the school uncovered evidence of an inappropriate relationship with a staffer. Moore, who is married with three children, then allegedly drove to the woman’s house where he grabbed utensils from the kitchen, allegedly told her that she had ruined his life and allegedly threatened to take his own life.

Harbaugh was asked if he had talked to Moore in an appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show” on Tuesday. Harbaugh said he had texted with Moore, but didn’t divulge any specifics from their contact.

“It’s a tragedy,” Harbaugh said. “One of the worst days of his life. And keep it together and take care of your family, that’s the message — and getting spiritual guidance is really critical.”

Moore was the Wolverines’ offensive coordinator in 2023 as UM won the national title with an undefeated season. He served as Michigan’s interim coach over the course of two suspensions Harbaugh served during that season.

In 2022, Moore and Matt Weiss were Michigan’s co-offensive coordinators. Weiss was fired in January of 2023 and indicted in March of 2025 on over 20 federal charges for allegedly hacking into thousands of female college athletes and students’ accounts to access their “personal, intimate digital photographs and videos.”

Since leaving Michigan, Harbaugh has been slapped with two separate show-cause penalties by the NCAA relating to recruiting violations and the Connor Stalions’ advance-scouting scandal.

Michigan's search for Moore's successor is still ongoing as assistant Biff Poggi will serve as the team's interim coach for the Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer was mentioned as a candidate but said Sunday that he had no interest in speaking to any other school about another head coaching position. 

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