Michigan Wolverines Head Coach Sherrone Moore has been named the Most Impactful Team Coach in College Football for the 2025 season, a recognition that not only highlights his extraordinary rise as a program leader but also reflects the transformative culture he has built in Ann Arbor.
The National College Football Coaches Alliance (NCFCA) granted the honor based on a number of criteria, including on-field performance, player development, leadership effect, community engagement, and peer recognition. Moore emerged as the winner of a highly tough field, defeating heavyweights such as Jonathan Smith (Michigan State), Ryan Day (Ohio State), and Dan Lanning (Oregon).
Moore’s meteoric rise
Sherrone Moore took over the Wolverines full-time after Jim Harbaugh’s departure, and he has since led the team with confidence, strategic genius, and emotional depth. Moore has guided Michigan to an undefeated regular season in a short period of time, revitalized the locker room culture, and created a team identity based on toughness, discipline, and unity.
Under Moore’s direction, Michigan’s offensive line has remained one of the most dominating in college football, building on the tradition he helped establish as former offensive line coach and coordinator. His blend of humility and passion has struck a deep chord with players, alumni, and fans alike.
Peer Recognition and Cultural Leadership
Moore’s substantial influence on player development and program coherence, rather than his win-loss record, propelled him to the top of the 2025 rankings. Several Big Ten coaches have anonymously commended Moore’s steady hand, with one calling him “the most emotionally intelligent coach in college football today.”
According to the NCFCA panel:
“Sherrone Moore is redefining what it takes to lead a collegiate football program. His impact goes beyond X’s and O’s. “He develops character, earns trust, and wins with integrity.”
Moore’s influence extends beyond the field. He has started several player empowerment initiatives, extended academic support services, and promoted mental health programs. His dedication to social duty has served as a model for others, gaining recognition from the larger Michigan athletics community.
He has also been commended for instilling a sense of brotherhood within the squad, a cultural shift that many attribute to Michigan’s excellent retention rate and reduced transfer portal losses.
Statement from Moore
Moore remained characteristically humble when he accepted the award:
“This is not about me; it is about our athletes, our staff, and everyone in the Michigan community who believes in doing things correctly. I’m simply grateful to be a part of this experience.
A New Era in Ann Arbor.
Moore takes this accolade while simultaneously carrying Wolverine Nation’s hopes into the College Football Playoff, where his undefeated team is set to compete for a national championship. Regardless of how the postseason plays out, one thing is certain: Sherrone Moore has emerged as one of the most influential figures in modern college football.
He isn’t simply guiding a team; he’s sparking a movement.