Michigan Next Head Coach Odds: Jedd Fisch, Kenny Dillingham Among Favorites After Sherrone Moore Shock Firing
The Michigan Wolverines suddenly fired head football coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday after the findings of a sexual misconduct investigation were released. The Wolverines will now have to scramble to find a new head coach after the major hiring cycle wrapped up last week. Peter Alexis breaks down the shocking news and who the top candidates to replace Moore at Michigan are.
Peter Alexis - December 10, 2025, 7:30 PM EST
5 Minute ReadMichigan Next Head Coach Odds: Wolverines Could Target Jedd Fisch, Kenny Dillingham, Kalen DeBoer After Stunning Sherrone Moore Misconduct Dismissal
The college football world was stunned on Wednesday when Michigan abruptly fired head coach Sherrone Moore, just 10 days after the regular season concluded. Moore had only been in charge for two full years following Jim Harbaugh’s departure to the Chargers, and while the on field results were respectable at 8-5 and 9-3, they never reached the standard Michigan fans expect. With elite young quarterback Bryce Underwood set to take over the program, many assumed Moore would get at least another season to elevate the offense and take the next step.
But the firing was not performance driven. Rumors of alleged sexual misconduct between Moore and a female staffer had been circulating for weeks, and once those details became public the university quickly launched an internal investigation. Michigan appeared to strategically wait until the national coaching carousel settled before making the move, likely to avoid sparking a bidding war or losing out on options. Had this scandal surfaced during the Lane Kiffin sweepstakes, it could have reshaped the entire SEC hiring cycle.
Now Michigan is in a rare position of making a major hire after most vacancies nationwide have already been filled. According to Kalshi, Washington head coach Jedd Fisch leads the odds at 26%, followed by Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham at 22%, and Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer at 19%. Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz is also in the mix at 9%. All four coaches were connected to various openings earlier this cycle before ultimately staying put, but the Michigan job is one of the true giants of college football, a role that could lure any of them away under the right circumstances.
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Michigan Next Head Coach Odds at Kalshi
Coach | Implied Probability |
|---|---|
Jedd Fisch | 26% |
Kenny Dillingham | 22% |
Kalen DeBoer | 19% |
Eli Drinkwitz | 9% |
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Michigan Next Head Coach Odds Breakdown
Jedd Fisch: 26% Chance
Fisch has quickly become one of the hottest names in the country. His turnaround at Arizona was remarkable and his rapid success at Washington has only strengthened his reputation as one of the top offensive minds in the sport. Michigan is intrigued by his quarterback development, something that would pair extremely well with Bryce Underwood. The question is whether the Wolverines want to pull from within the Big Ten. Fisch has already been linked to multiple high level opportunities this year, and Michigan may be the one job big enough to get him to consider leaving Washington so soon.
Kenny Dillingham: 22% Chance
Dillingham has been extremely loyal to Arizona State in public comments, turning down interest from both Florida and LSU, but his situation is complicated by the school’s limited NIL resources. At Michigan he would have a massive support system, strong boosters, and top tier recruiting infrastructure, exactly what he has been loudly requesting for over a year. Many insiders believe that if Dillingham ever leaves ASU, it will be for a job with huge institutional backing and a clear path to the playoff. Michigan fits that description perfectly, making him a serious contender.
Kalen DeBoer 19% Chance
DeBoer was quietly one of the most intriguing names during the Penn State search before the Nittany Lions backed off once Bama slipped into the playoff. Many believe the Alabama fanbase has not fully warmed to him yet, and a tough loss or a dip in recruiting momentum could make him more open to a fresh start. Michigan would offer stability, far less booster drama, and a long runway with an elite roster core in place. It will not be easy to pry him away from Alabama, but his odds remain significant for a reason.
Eli Drinkwitz 9% Chance
Drinkwitz has done a strong job elevating Missouri to national relevance, but Michigan may hesitate on pulling an SEC coach who has not yet reached a playoff and has an inconsistent big game track record. He signed a major extension with the Tigers after being connected to both Florida and Penn State, though that has not stopped speculation about his long term future. He is respected and on the radar, but compared to Fisch, Dillingham, and DeBoer he feels more like an outside option unless the search goes deeper than expected.
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