Michigan Football Shakes Up Sherrone Moore’s Staff: What Sparked the Sudden Move After Ohio State Defeat?

You know, when freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood stepped onto the Michigan field, many expected fireworks — fresh energy, game-changing plays, maybe even a season to remember. And while the Wolverines did manage a solid 9-3 record in 2025, wrapping up their campaign with a loss to archrival Ohio State at home was a bitter pill to swallow. But here’s the kicker — after that defeat, head coach Sherrone Moore made a bold move, parting ways with special teams coach JB Brown. Now, special teams might not always steal the spotlight, yet they often swing the pendulum in close contests. So, the real question is: can a fresh face on Moore’s staff ignite this crucial unit and push Michigan to a memorable bowl season finish? The path to redemption is never simple, but isn’t that what makes college football so thrilling? LEARN MORE.

While many expected freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood to inject life into the Michigan football program, a 9-3 2025 campaign was certainly a welcome surprise. However, despite the improved 2025 campaign, this past Saturday’s 27-9 loss to hated rival Ohio State at home was a significant blow for head coach Sherrone Moore’s program. After the defeat, Moore decided to let special teams coach JB Brown go, according to college football insider Pete Thamel via X, formerly Twitter.

“Source: Michigan has dismissed special teams coach JB Brown,” posted Thamel. “He’d been Michigan’s special teams coach the past two seasons and has been at the school for five total years in various roles.”

The Michigan football program’s form has improved as the season progressed. However, there was work to do on special teams. While many focus on the impact that offense and defense have on a game, special teams have provided so many game-altering plays throughout football history. Now, Moore will look to replace Brown with another coordinator who can spark the unit. Will this coaching change help the Wolverines as bowl season approaches?

Michigan Football looks to build off a 9-3 2025 season

Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore leads his team onto the field for the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9. — Mandatory Credit: © Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Before the regular season ending loss to Ohio State, the Michigan football program won five games in a row, taking down fellow Big Ten schools in each of those matchups. Underwood has shown that the future can be very bright for the Wolverines. However, tweaks are needed. Firing Brown is one of those tweaks.

Now, the focus on the upcoming bowl season is apparent. The Michigan football team will look to cap off the 2025 season with a tenth win, and perhaps more. Currently ranked 19th in the College Football Playoff rankings, there’s still a slim chance that Moore and his team could make another appearance in the tournament. With Brown moving on, how soon will a new special teams coach be in place? For Moore and his staff, the sooner a replacement is brought on board, the better.

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