Jim Harbaugh, now in his second year as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, spoke candidly this week about the shocking situation involving his former colleague and Michigan successor, Sherrone Moore. Moore was recently fired and arrested following serious criminal charges, and Harbaugh, who coached at Michigan from 2015 to 2023, acknowledged the emotional weight of the news.
Appearing on The Dan Patrick Show Tuesday, Harbaugh revealed that he reached out to Moore earlier this month. The two spoke on the phone in early December, and Harbaugh followed up with a text message after Moore’s legal troubles surfaced.
“It’s a tragedy,” Harbaugh said. “It’s one of the worst days of his life.
Keep it together and take care of your family-that’s the message. And getting spiritual guidance is really critical.”
Moore is facing multiple charges from the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office, including third-degree home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering or entering without permission. According to authorities, the charges stem from an alleged inappropriate relationship between Moore and a school staff member, which reportedly escalated after the staff member informed school officials. Moore is accused of later breaking into her home.
The news clearly hit Harbaugh hard. Despite the distance-both in time and geography-between him and the Michigan program, his connection to the school and to Moore remains strong.
“I still don’t have my head wrapped around it,” Harbaugh admitted. “It’s a tragedy and just praying for all concerned.”
Harbaugh’s ties to Michigan run deep. He played quarterback there in the 1980s and returned as head coach to lead the Wolverines for nearly a decade, culminating in a national title run. But now, his focus is squarely on his current team.
“I love my alma mater, love Michigan. But I love the Chargers, too,” Harbaugh said.
“And I’d be doing a disservice if I wasn’t putting all my focus on this game. This is the most important game for us.”
That game? A high-stakes matchup against the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday afternoon in Dallas.
With the Chargers fighting to stay alive in the playoff race, Harbaugh knows there's no time to look back-only forward. Still, the events in Ann Arbor clearly weigh on him, a reminder of how quickly circumstances can change, and how even the tightest-knit football communities can be shaken.