Sherrone Banfield Moore is an American football coach who became the first African-American head coach in Michigan’s illustrious football history. Born on February 3, 1986, Moore started his football career playing for the Butler Community College for two seasons before transferring to Oklahoma Sooners in 2006. Moore played in 14 games and helped the Sooners win two Big 12 Championships.
Moore began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for Louisville Cardinals and worked his way up to become a full-time assistant during the 2013 season as a tight ends coach. In 2014, he was hired by Central Michigan as the new tight ends coach and later was named an assistant head coach in his fourth and final year with the program. Then on January 15, 2018, Moore was hired by Michigan as the new tight ends coach and gradually shifted to become the offensive line coach after three seasons. Under his leadership, Michigan became the first college program to win back-to-back Joe Moore Awards in 2021 and 2022. Moore led Michigan to three back-to-back Big Ten Championships and the 2023 National Championship as the co-offensive coordinator.
Earlier this year, history was made when Moore was announced as the new head coach for the Michigan Wolverines, becoming the first Black head coach in the school’s history. Last season, Moore went 4-0 when Jim Harbaugh was suspended due potential NCAA rules violations. He took over Harbaugh who left for Los Angeles Chargers after leading Michigan to its first national championship in 26 years.
What is Sherrone Moore's salary at Michigan?
According to USA Today, Sherrone Moore, head coach of Michigan Wolverines football, earns a base salary of $5.5 million per year. That number is expected to increase by 2% every year and he will receive an additional compensation of $500,000 for each year as a retention bonus.
Sherrone Moore Contract Details
Sherrone Moore has signed a five-year contract with the Wolverines until January 31, 2029. He took over Jim Harbaugh who joined Los Angeles Chargers in the offseason after winning the national title with Michigan football, according to USA Today.
Moore will be paid $5.5 million in the 2024-25 campaign, which makes him the 13th highest-paid coach in the Big Ten.
Sherrone Moore's Performance-based Incentives
Moore has performance-based incentives included in his contract and is expected to earn up to $3.5 million in bonuses annually:
Post-Season Incentives:
Win the CFB National Championship: $1,000,000
Play in the CFB National Championship Game: $750,000
Advance to the Semi Final of the CFB Playoff: $500,000
Advance to the Quarter Final of the CFB Playoff: $300,000
First-round CFP appearance: $200,000
Other Incentives:
Winning the Big Ten Championship: $500,000
Big Ten Championship appearance: $250,000
National Coach of the Year: $75,000
Big Ten Coach of the Year: $50,000
FAQs on Sherrone Moore
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A. Sherrone Moore played two seasons for the Oklahoma Sooners and helped them win two Big 12 championships.
