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Michigan's Next Head Coach Odds, Prediction: Favorite Sherrone Moore Replaces Jim Harbaugh

Esten McLaren

Last Updated: January 27, 2024 8:28 AM EST • 1 min 53 sec read.

Interim head coach Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a touchdown as we look at Michigan's next head coach odds
Interim head coach Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first quarter in the game at Michigan Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images via AFP.

The Michigan Wolverines tabbed Sherrone Moore as their next head coach following their 2024 College Football Championship win, as we look at the best college football odds for replacing former coach Jim Harbaugh.

Jim Harbaugh steered the Michigan Wolverines to their first college football championship since 1997 despite facing adversity along the way, much of which was of his own doing.

Rumors about who would replace Harbaugh as Michigan's next head coach were swirling even before Harbaugh officially took the job with the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday. We got that answer on Friday, as offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore - who opened as the overwhelming favorite by the early betting odds - was named as Harbaugh's successor.

Michigan's next head coach odds

(Odds as of Jan. 26)

CandidateOdds
Sherrone Moore-700
Lance Leipold+600
Brian Kelly+700
P.J. Fleck+1000
Jesse Minter+1100
Matt Campbell+1200
Chris Kileman+1600
Mike Hart+1600
Matt Rhule+2000
Lane Kiffin+2500

Editor's note: the following analysis was written before Friday's news that Moore would be the next head coach for the Michigan Wolverines.

Favorite to be Michigan's next head coach

Sherrone Moore (-700)

Moore, 37, was the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Michigan for the 2023 season after joining the Wolverines for the 2018 season as the tight ends coach.

He served as the program's acting head coach during parts of two suspensions imposed upon Harbaugh this past season, though Harbaugh was given official credit for all but one of those four wins. Moore's most impressive (unofficial) victory on the sidelines was a 30-24 triumph over Ohio State in the final week of the regular season.

The Wolverines averaged 35.9 points per game and 382.7 yards per game under Moore's tutelage this season.

With Harbaugh gone, QB J.J. McCarthy and running back Blake Corum (among others) have declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Retaining Moore as the head coach seems like the smart move for the Wolverines in the hope of preserving at least some degree of continuity from a championship season.

Michigan's next head coach prediction

Moore is a rightful favorite for the Michigan job. That said, this could represent the opportunity for Michigan to commit to another full rebuild and bring in a fresh face to do so. The -700 odds (87.50% implied probability) are a steep price to pay with the possibility of Michigan going off the board with its next head coaching hire.

It's a dangerous bet at this point if you're hoping for any real profit, so it's likely best to lay off until we hear more about potential candidates.

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Esten McLaren
Esten is the Senior Publishing Editor for SportsbookReview.com. He previously spent time as the Managing Editor of SportsbookWire.com, and he has done freelance work in sports betting for TheLines, PlayPicks, and BettingPros. He's well versed in the NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA, but his true passion is with the PGA Tour. Esten's always happy to chase a long shot and will never shy away from a futures bet, but he'll never stop backing Rory McIlroy in majors. He's also a recovering Ottawa Senators and Atlanta Falcons fan. Always bet against the Toronto Maple Leafs at plus money.