COLUMBUS, Ohio — The search begins now for Michigan football’s next coach. And by now, I mean at the worst possible moment.

By the time UM fired former coach Sherrone Moore for cause on Wednesday evening, all other power conference schools had chosen new coaches this hiring cycle. Several more talented coaching candidates had signed extensions to stay put. And I’m sure, as we speak, opposing programs are already tampering with Michigan players 24 days before the transfer portal opens.

Where is Jim Harbaugh when you need him?

Trick question. Harbaugh ain’t walking through the Schembechler Hall doors this time. The Wolverines just showed his protege the way out.

Ten years after hiring Harbaugh, Michigan must discover an identity without its favorite pair of pleated pants.

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