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Michigan football coach search: Sherrone Moore is betting favorite to replace Jim Harbaugh
With former Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh off to the NFL to lead the Los Angeles Chargers, the Wolverines’ attention turns to finding the 2023 national champion coach’s replacement.
The logical replacement would be offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore, who served as Michigan’s interim coach for end-of-season wins over Penn State, Maryland and Ohio State this season. Moore was also a finalist for the 2023 Broyles Award, given to the nation’s top assistant.
Another potential candidate could be Kansas coach Lance Leipold, who has succeeded with the typically struggling Jayhawks and who also has ties to the Midwest with leading Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater.
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Here are the betting odds for Michigan’s next coach, according to BetOnline:
Michigan football coach odds
Here’s BetOnline’s top-10 candidates in terms of betting odds for the Michigan job, including a few wild-card candidates:
- 1. Michigan OC Sherrone Moore (-700)
- 2. Kansas coach Lance Leipold (+600)
- 3. LSU coach Brian Kelly (+700)
- 4. Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck (+1000)
- 5. Michigan DC Jesse Minter (+1100)
- 6. Iowa State coach Matt Campbell (+1200)
- T-7. Kansas State coach Chris Klieman (+1600)
- T-7. Michigan RB coach Mike Hart (+1600)
- 9. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule (+2000)
- T-10. Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin (+2500)
- T-10. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney (+2500)
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Michigan coaching candidates
Per BetOnline, here are the odds for other figures to take the Michigan job opening, including a current and former Ohio State coach:
- Other coaching odds: Ryan Day (+10,000), Urban Meyer (+10,000), Bill Belichick (+20,000), Tom Brady (+25,000)
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Two 13-year-olds severely burned in backyard fire explosion in Lapeer
LAPEER, Mich. (FOX 2) – Two teens were injured in an explosion at a backyard fire pit in Lapeer over the weekend.
The Lapeer fire chief said the accident was due to the two 13-year-old’s using an accelerant to light a bonfire. It happened Saturday night, according to a release from law enforcement.
Both were severely injured after getting critically burned in an explosion “likely caused by gasoline used to start the fire,” chief Mike Vogt said.
“Our thoughts are with the injured teens and their families,” he said in a statement. “This incident is a stark reminder of the importance of safe fire practices. Always ensure you’re following guidelines to prevent such accidents. Avoid using accelerants such as gasoline or diesel fuel to ignite campfires. Instead, use newspapers, kindling, approved starter logs, and clean-cut firewood.”
To keep safe while having a fire, people are encouraged not to use flammable liquids to ignite anything.
Instead, stick to newspapers, safety logs, and clean firewood.
Having extinguishing tools nearby is also encouraged.
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East Lansing’s RB Jace Clarizio commits to Michigan State football
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – East Lansing high school running back Jace Clarizio has committed to playing for Jonathan Smith and MSU football in 2025. Clarizio just wrapped up his junior season with the Trojans and is ranked a three-star on recruiting websites.
Clarizio played in seven games last season, rushing for 1335 yards and 18 touchdowns while averaging 172 yards per game.
Clarizio became the third high school player to commit to Michigan State football in the last three days.
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BREAKING: Spartans Secure 5th 2025 Commit RB Jace Clarizio
Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith is on a roll. The Spartans secured their fifth commit from the 2025 class in East Lansing running back Jace Clarizio.
Clarizio is a three-star recruit, per 247Sports. The hometown prospect is the No. 10 player in the state and the No. 64 running back in the country. Clarizio has an 87 grade from 247Sports.
The site characterizes the grade as “usually has one key trait that signals long-term potential. The floor might be going to be lower than some of the prospects ranked ahead of them, but they have a higher ceiling than the prospects below them.”
Clarizio told 247Sports’ Corey Robinson that he thought he would fit well in offensive coordinator Brian Lindgren’s offense. He also said he liked the coaching staff.
“[Michigan State is] really smart, offensive-minded, I think, and defense, too,” Clarizio told 247Sports. “I feel like they’re just good coaches. They’re smart and they’re gonna put their players in the best position to get the job done … [The Spartans’] system, I feel like it would fit me really well. They like getting the running back the ball out of the backfield, and I think that fits me. Just their style.”
Clarizio was scheduled to visit Michigan State on June 14.
National recruiting analyst Allen Trieu evaluated Clarizio:
“One cut and go type of runner who shows enough burst and acceleration to get into open field. Shows vision and ability to find running lanes. Looks to have enough top end to run away from defenders on the high school level although there is currently not a reliable verified time on him. Can string plays to the outside and get the corner but can also run between the tackles. Has subtle wiggle and is a twitchy athlete. Above average size … All-around back with no real glaring deficiencies and should be a starter at the high-major level.”
Clarizio is the fifth 2025 commit for Michigan State. He is the third in three days, behind three-star linebacker Di’Mari Malone on Mother’s Day and three-star tight end Emmett Bork on Monday.
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