Michigan's "average performance" under coach Sherrone Moore is blamed on Jim Harbaugh

With Jim Harbaugh off to the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers, Michigan has turned to Sherrone Moore as their next head coach.

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	Michigan's average performance under coach Sherrone Moore is blamed on Jim Harbaugh By Justin Tyme TellUsDetroit,com 3–4 minutes ANN ARBOR - A college football insider has placed the blame for Michigan's "average performance" this season squarely on former head coach Jim Harbaugh. Andy Staples of On3 was candid about the reasons for the Wolverines' struggles, pointing to Harbaugh's delayed decision-making regarding his future. "Jim Harbaugh delayed his decision. His timeline was aligned with the NFL, not with the transfer portal,” Staples explained on the Dan Patrick Show. He emphasized that Harbaugh did not adequately consider the implications of his potential departure on the Wolverines' preparations for the season. "The time that could have been spent determining who the starting quarterback would be, or finding a quarterback in the transfer portal if they weren't satisfied with their existing roster—which they weren't—was wasted because they were waiting for Jim Harbaugh to decide whether he was going to stay or leave. That was the main issue." Despite the challenges, Staples expressed some optimism about Michigan's future, particularly regarding Sherrone Moore, Harbaugh's successor. "I don’t blame Sherrone Moore for this year’s roster because he had little opportunity to address it. What he does this offseason will reveal a lot more," Staples noted. A key factor in Moore's success will depend on Michigan's ability to secure a commitment from quarterback prospect Bryce Underwood. Underwood's recent actions have sparked conflicting rumors about his loyalty to Michigan. The Bellville star quarterback's high school has recently hired Connor Stallions, raising speculation among recruiting experts that a commitment flip might occur. Additionally, Underwood, who has a NIL valuation of $10.5 million, is visiting the LSU Tigers this weekend for their game and is reportedly showing considerable interest in joining their program. This has led recruiting analysts to believe he may ultimately choose to sign with LSU. Sherrone Moore is making every effort to retain Underwood, as he would serve as a cornerstone for the Wolverines’ roster. Until Underwood officially signs with Michigan, the outcome of Moore's first recruiting cycle remains uncertain.