Sherrone Moore Urged to Channel Jim Harbaugh’s Playbook as Offensive Struggles Raise Red Flags for Texas Clash

The 2024 college football season has kicked off, and the Michigan Wolverines have won their season opener against Fresno State. Although the team won, Sherrone Moore, the head coach of the winning team, has found himself in the spotlight.

After Michigan‘s first game, many thought their offense needed help finding its rhythm. For the second week, Moor’s team is going to face the Texas Longhorns. Fans, experts, and media houses are encouraging Moore to apply former head coach Jim Harbaugh’s playbook.

Brady Quinn, a former NFL player, joins the ongoing debate and expresses his thoughts on head coach Moore channeling Harbaugh’s playbook on The Joel Katt Show. “Michigan had success, so we don’t need to go into that, but one of the reasons why I hate it is because it discredits. JJ McCarthy, that’s right. When JJ McCarthy was called upon, he stepped up and made a play, and that’s what we’re. Gonna find out about this Michigan team because if Sherrone Moore wants to run a system very similar and run this program just like Harbaugh did, then he’s going to have to have a quarterback the way they look to be playing right now. These two have to step up.” For Moore, following Harbagh’s playbook means embracing a more aggressive approach.

The advice is to tap into Jim Harbaugh’s strategies, as the stakes could be higher. Experts believe that Moore needs to draw inspiration from Harbaugh’s playbook to get his offense on track. Michigan’s offense was once their strength. But unfortunately, in the first week of the new season, they have struggled to protect the quarterback.

Wolverines’ offensive struggles in season opener

The Wolverines battled hard against Fresno State on Saturday at the Big House. Under Moore’s guidance, the team secured a 30-10 win. Although the game has sparked debate because it wasn’t a flawless victory. His offensive has let him down and put him under the microscope. However, Michigan is going to face Texas next, and the pressure to deliver is double and immense.

QB Davis Warren completed 15 out of 25 passes for 118 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Although it was his first career start in a prime-time game, he gave his best. He also underthrew a deep pass to Fred Moore, which eventually led to an interception. Their defense lived up to the fan’s expectations. They allowed nine rushing yards and intercepted Mikey Keene twice in the game.

Michigan’s offense struggled for the first half; they only managed to get 15 yards for the four drives. Besides Zeke Berry’s touchdown, which was set up by an early interception, the final drive of the first half, and the last drive of the game, Michigan’s offense was in a bad situation. The inconsistent offensive line play didn’t match the dominant units.

Yahoo Sports reported Moore’s statement on the criticism, “The offense had its ups and downs, but we’re gonna get better,” he added. “In all phases, special teams as well, we’re going to try to get better.” The head coach is backing his team; let’s see how the team performs in the second week.