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In an era where most college offenses chase space and speed, Michigan Head Coach Sherrone Moore is betting on something else: purpose-built physicality.

In his C.O.O.L. Clinic talk, Moore outlined both his coaching transition and the thought process behind maintaining the Wolverines’ two-back run game—a system that helped Michigan secure dominant wins over Ohio State and Alabama in 2024. As the 2025 season begins, Moore’s message is clear: physical football still wins.

“Everybody wants to gather knowledge. But first, you have to understand why you're installing a package at all,” Moore explains. “If there’s no purpose, you’re just running plays.”

That focus on purpose over play-calling drives Michigan’s two-back identity. The system isn’t just for short yardage—it’s a foundational piece that allows the Wolverines to build in QB run game, gap schemes, and multiple formations without losing clarity or toughness.

Video: Why Invest in a Two-Back Run Game?

Building a Personality Through the Run Game

Moore believes that once you establish the “why,” the system takes on a personality. At Michigan, that personality is simple: be the aggressor.

Through detailed breakdowns of power, counter, and insert schemes, Moore shows how a two-back structure gives the offense numbers at the point of attack and better angles to control defenders. But it’s not just about scheme—Moore also emphasizes:

• Clear rules for backs and linemen
• Weekly game plan packaging
• Using fullbacks and H-backs to dictate fronts
• How to build in multiplicity without confusing players

And for all the offensive complexity in today’s game, Moore keeps it grounded: “It’s football. It’s gap scheme. It’s double teams. It’s the same fundamentals that win in November.”

Leadership + Scheme

The first half of Moore’s clinic reflects on his personal coaching journey—moving from offensive line coach to coordinator, and now head coach. It’s a reminder that schemes don’t live in a vacuum. Culture, communication, and leadership are what sustain systems over time.

That’s what makes Michigan dangerous heading into 2025. 

Michigan 2025 Outlook

Michigan enters 2025 aiming to build on an 8–5 season that included statement wins over Ohio State and Alabama. With five-star QB Bryce Underwood taking over and Chip Lindsey installing a new offense, expectations are high—but so are the questions.

The defense returns top-10 potential, and the trenches are solid. But Underwood’s inexperience and a tough Big Ten slate (at Oklahoma, USC, and Nebraska) mean Michigan must grow up fast.

If the offense clicks without losing the team’s physical edge, a Playoff run is on the table. If not, projections like a Citrus Bowl vs. Florida may hold true.

If you coach offense—and especially if you’re looking to build a physical identity—Coach Moore’s clinic is a must-watch. It’s a blueprint for using the run game to shape culture, win situational football, and build a team that finishes games the right way.

👉 Watch the full clinic: Coaching Transition and Two Back Run Game

-Coach Grabowski and the CoachesClinic Team

Other Clinics from the Michigan Staff:

Gap schemes - Teaching Progression and Attacking Defenses - Sherrone Moore

Quarterback Development Pre/Post Snap - Josh Sinagoga

QB Gap Runs - Steve Casula

Winning & Developing Elite Specialists - Garrett Clawson

Winning 4th Down: Punt vs. Punt Return - Garrett Clawson