But as the year progressed, Michigan locked in and finished strong. With back-to-back wins over No. 2 Ohio State and No. 11 Alabama, the Wolverines proved that they championship culture is still alive and well in Ann Arbor.

One thing that Moore has learned since coming to Michigan is that Ohio State is the most important part of the job. The greatest rivalry in sports never sleeps, and Moore is 2-0 against the Buckeyes as head coach. He was the acting head coach in 2023 due to a Jim Harbaugh suspension.

Michigan has assembled an ambitious recruiting board that includes No. 1 prospect Jackson Cantwell and a host of other elite recruits.