What advice does Michigan coach Sherrone Moore seek from Nick Saban?

Moore regularly calls Saban, considered the "GOAT of college football," to get his insights and advice as Moore continues to learn and grow as a head coach.

How did Saban react after Michigan beat Alabama in the 2024 Rose Bowl?

Saban admitted he "really didn't like" Michigan's game plan, as they shifted in motion on every play, which he found "annoying."

Why does Moore value Saban's mentorship?

As a young coach, Moore recognizes the immense value in learning from Saban's wealth of experience, including his seven national championship titles as a head coach.

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Michigan Coach Taps into Legendary Saban's Winning Wisdom

11 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore regularly seeks advice from Nick Saban
Saban shared feedback on Michigan's game plan against his Crimson Tide team
Moore values Saban's mentorship as he continues to learn and grow as a head coach

Michigan Coach Taps into Legendary Saban's Winning Wisdom

As of November 11th, 2025, Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has been actively seeking guidance from one of the most successful college football coaches of all time - Nick Saban.

Moore, who is in his second full season as the Wolverines' head coach, has led the program to a 16-7 record so far. However, he understands the value of learning from experienced mentors, which is why he has been regularly connecting with Saban.

According to Moore, he tries to call the former Alabama Crimson Tide coach every one to two months to pick his brain. While Saban may not always seem eager to talk at first, Moore says that once he gets going, the advice and insights he provides are invaluable.