The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - Michigan fires their head coach after shocking news surfaces, Rich Paul may have been right about the Lakers
Dec 11, 2025
Bruce Feldman, a veteran college football reporter, joins to discuss the shocking firing of Michigan's head coach, Sherrone Moore, due to an inappropriate relationship. They delve into the implications for Michigan's program and the importance of ethical standards. Feldman highlights the need for a wide search to find a suitable replacement, mentioning potential candidates like Kalen DeBoer and Jed Fish. They also touch on how this situation could impact recruiting and Michigan's future in college football.
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Michigan Requires Elevated Character
- Colin Cowherd says Michigan is a top-tier institutional job requiring elevated character and maturity from its head coach.
- He argues Sherrone Moore lacked the resume and presence for a program of Michigan's stature and expectations.
Wider Search After Iconic Leaders
- Colin emphasizes that replacing Jim Harbaugh demands a wide, national search rather than promoting from within.
- He compares past internal promotions (Belichick to Mayo) as failures and urges pursuing top external candidates.
Act Quickly And Target Proven Coaches
- Colin advises Michigan will still land a top coach because resources and timing (portal opens in January) favor them.
- He recommends targeting proven, high-upside candidates like Kalen DeBoer rather than settling.