Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has signed his full contract, nearly nine months after starting under an initial arrangement.
Santa J. Ono, President of the University of Michigan, and Warde Manuel, Athletic Director, made the news Wednesday
The revelation that Moore had signed his contract was originally reported by FOX Sports' Joel Klatt on
Big Noon Kickoff" before Michigan's 31-12 loss to Texas on Saturday, the Wolverines' first under Moore as head coach in any capacity.
"He is a proven leader and has been a great ambassador during his seven-plus years representing Michigan," the school leaders said in a joint statement.
Moore got a five-year contract with a beginning salary of $5.5 million after Jim Harbaugh left to take head the Los Angeles Chargers in late January following the Wolverines' national championship
Our University of Michigan administration led by president Santa Ono and athletic director Warde Manuel has been tremendous throughout this process,
I am excited to have this full contract completed," Moore told the audience. "Their support for our team is extremely appreciated, and all three of us have similar aspirations for this football program.
We want to focus on the athletes that work so hard to represent this squad and university at the greatest level.
Michigan started the season with a 30-10 victory against Fresno State and is coming off a loss to then-No. 3 Texas.
The Wolverines will play the third of four consecutive home games on Saturday against