This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq as $17 million head coach receives final paycheck from major college football program. The 2026 college football coaching carousel beginning to slow down.

Michigan shockingly fired head football coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Michigan said in a statement that Moore was fired, with cause, after an investigation found "credible evidence" that he was engaging "in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member."

Sherrone Moore led the Wolverines to a 9-3 record this season, finishing 18th in the final College Football Playoff rankings.

Following Michigan's firing of Sherrone Moore, all eyes are on highly touted quarterback Bryce Underwood's future.

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Michigan's unexpected entry in this season's coaching carousel following the firing of Sherrone Moore sparked conversation surrounding potential candidates with Alabama's Kalen DeBoer considered among the best fits.

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However, Maryland has not had a turnover rate above 17% against any power-conference team. A team could turn Cadeau over and come close to matching Michigan inside, which appears to be the key to an upset. Maryland is not a good candidate to pull off that blueprint, however.