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Jim Harbaugh discusses texts to Sherrone Moore after firing from Michigan

Harbaugh said he has contacted Moore since firing, arrest
Seth Berry|
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is lifted off the ground by offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore after Michigan won the College Football Playoff national championship game against Washington at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is lifted off the ground by offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore after Michigan won the College Football Playoff national championship game against Washington at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. | Melanie Maxwell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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This past Friday when speaking to reporters, LA Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he was "still processing" the news of Sherrone Moore being fired from Michigan.

On Tuesday, Harbaugh appeared on the Dan Patrick Show and was asked to elaborate on how he is wrapping his mind around the Moore situation.

What Harbaugh said

"I still don't have my head wrapped around it," said Harbaugh. "It's a tragedy and just praying for all concerned. I love my alma mater, love Michigan. But I love the Chargers too. I'd be doing a disservice if I wasn't putting all of my focus on this game (LA's game against the Cowboys on Dec. 21). This is the most important game for us."

Patrick then asked Harbaugh when the last time he talked to Moore was, with Harbaugh saying he last chatted with him over the phone was early this month, but that the two have texted since Moore's firing.

"It's a tragedy—the worst days of his life," Harbaugh said when asked about how Moore's spirits are.

Harbaugh then revealed the nature of what he texted to his former co-worker at Michigan.

"Keep it together and take care of your family—that's the message," said Harbaugh. "Getting spiritual guidance is really critical."

Harbaugh asked about whether he has involvent in the search for Michigan's next head coach

Patrick followed up by asking Harbaugh if he has any involvement in the search to find the next head coach for the Wolverines.

"No I'm not," Harbaugh said. "All focus is on the Dallas Cowboys."

Former Michigan and current Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter has been reported as a potential candidate by several media outlets that the Wolverines could contact. As of now, there has been nothing to indicate there has been any contact between either party about the Michigan job opening.

Harbaugh's history with Moore

Harbaugh hired Moore at Michigan in 2018 as the tight ends coach, as Moore coached that position group for three seasons. In 2021-23, Moore served in roles as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach as the two won a national championship in 2023 with Moore as the play caller.

Moore was at Central Michigan as a position coach for four seasons before Harbaugh brought him to Ann Arbor.

Sherrone Moore
Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh and co-offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore, right, during the 51-7 win against the Colorado State Rams, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Michigan | Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK

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Seth Berry
SETH BERRY

Seth began writing on Michigan athletics in 2015 and has remained in the U-M media space ever since, which includes stops at Maize N Brew and Rivals before coming onto Michigan On SI in June of 2025. Seth has covered various angles of Michigan football and basketball, including recruiting, overall team coverage and feature/analysis stories relating to the Wolverines. His passion for Michigan sports and desire to tell stories led him to the sports journalism world. He is a 2020 graduate of Western Michigan University and is the former sports editor of the Western Herald, WMU's student newspaper.

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