Breaking:Just now Sherrone Moore first interview done

Overland Park (KS) Blue Valley Northwest 2025 offensive lineman Andrew Babalola confirmed with 247Sports on Monday that he heard from new Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore almost immediately upon Moore taking the position.

For the better part of a week, I ‘ve shared my expectation that Sherrone Moore will elevate tight ends coach Grant Newsome to offensive line coach on his new staff. It’s a move that Moore made himself three years ago, and one that several current and past staff members think Newsome would make just as seamlessly. That promotion could aid in fending off interest from Jim Harbaugh, who has made no secret of his belief that Newsome is a rising star. While there’s yet to be definitive word on his plans, that he’s on the road today is an encouraging sign.

The early days of the college football offseason are critical for programs across the country as they seek to mitigate their weaknesses and maximize their upside for the coming year. No school did a better job in that process this month than Ohio State, which retained the vast majority of its top draft-eligible talent and secured tremendous transfer portal victories.

Offseason success does not always translate to championships, though. Every team always enters the campaign with a number of factors that could make or break the season. For example, while the Buckeyes might boast all the talent necessary to win a national title, they still must improve upon their Playoff record under head coach Ryan Day.

Swing games, injuries, the impacts of new coaching hires and countless other factors play integral roles in determining a team’s floor and ceiling. Some teams face more challenges than others in those realms. Over the next seven months, coaches and players will do everything in their power to ensure they are well-positioned in these make-or-break areas.

The Doak Walker Award winner led the country in rushing yards and total yards from scrimmage last year and figures to be the focal point of the Oklahoma State offense for another season. But do the Cowboys have enough tools around him to contend for a league title? Their 2023 midseason rebound correlated strongly with a reliance on his offensive output.