New Favorite Emerges to Replace Sherrone Moore at Michigan
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The Michigan Wolverines are currently searching for a new head coach to lead their football team after dismissing head coach Sherrone Moore last week.
ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that a university investigation uncovered credible evidence of an inappropriate relationship involving Moore and a staff member, resulting in Moore’s termination. Following this, Moore was arrested by the police for an alleged assault. He now faces charges of third-degree home invasion, stalking and breaking and entering.
Since then, several coaches have been considered to replace Moore. One of the candidates was Jedd Fisch, the head coach of the Washington Huskies. However, according to Kalshi, the favorite among bettors is Kenny Dillingham, the head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils.
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Dillingham has done an impressive job since taking over at his alma mater, Arizona State. Over his three seasons, he has led the team to a 22-16 record, with an outstanding 11-3 mark in 2024. During that season, he guided Arizona State to a Big 12 championship and a College Football Playoff appearance.
The Sun Devils lost in double overtime to the Texas Longhorns in the CFP quarterfinals. This past season did not go as smoothly, but Arizona State still finished with an 8-4 record, despite star quarterback Sam Leavitt missing several games due to injury.
There has been speculation regarding Dillingham’s potential move to Ann Arbor. However, Chris Karpman from 247Sports’ Sun Devil Source has reported that Dillingham and Arizona State are close to finalizing a new contract agreement. Karpman noted that this new deal will lead to an increase in Dillingham’s annual base salary.
Dillingham has secured an automatic raise of $200,000 by winning eight regular-season games. This will increase his base salary for 2025 from $5.8 million to $6 million next year. Additionally, his contract will automatically roll over for one more year, extending his agreement until Dec.31, 2030. However, this amount is still significantly lower than what some of the highest earners in college football will make in the coming years.
As Michigan weighs its next move, the program must balance urgency with long-term vision in a rapidly shifting coaching landscape. With candidates gaining leverage and schools moving quickly to protect their assets, the Wolverines’ decision will signal how aggressively they plan to reestablish themselves among college football’s elite.
Related: Kenny Dillingham Reportedly Near Contract Decision Amid Michigan Coaching Interest
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 19, 2025, where it first appeared in the College Football section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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