The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast Sherrone Moore fired by Michigan – what comes next for the Wolverines? Penn St hires Matt Campbell
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Dec 11, 2025 In a stunning turn, Michigan has fired Head Coach Sherrone Moore due to inappropriate conduct, sparking a critical search for a new leader to maintain their talented roster. Joel Klatt discusses potential head coach candidates, emphasizing toughness and stability. Meanwhile, Penn State's hiring of Matt Campbell is hailed as a strategic move. Klatt also dives into discussions from the National Football Foundation Awards, including the debate on playoff formats and Notre Dame's future in college football. The show wraps up with a heartfelt take on the significance of the Army-Navy game.
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Michigan's Roster Was Poised To Rise
- Michigan's roster is extremely young and talented with many freshmen getting meaningful snaps this year.
- Joel Klatt believes that made them an obvious rising top-10 team before the coaching turmoil.
Act Fast To Stabilize The Program
- Align major financial backers immediately to secure resources and deter defections.
- Move quickly in the hire process so players and assistants can decide to stay or leave with clarity.
Protect Assistant Coaches First
- Prioritize retaining position coaches because players often follow those relationships.
- Focus retention efforts on assistants to prevent mass portal departures.