Sherrone Moore’s Michigan Wolverines have been on bye this week after securing a 21-16 win against the Purdue Boilermakers on Nov. 1. With a 7-2 overall record and a 5-1 mark in the Big Ten, the Wolverines now sit at No. 21 in the PFSN College Football Playoff Meter.
Meanwhile, Moore also said that he might take part as Big Ten officials and member schools work on advancing their capital investment proposal.
Sherrone Moore Opens Up About His Potential Participation in Big Ten’s Mega Investment
The Big Ten has informed its member schools that a vote could take place in two weeks to consider a massive 20-year, $2.4 billion partnership with a California pension fund. Michigan is among those opposing the proposal.
In his Monday press conference ahead of the Northwestern game on Saturday, Moore was asked about his involvement in these discussions.
“I mean, yeah, I’ll be involved,” Moore said (4:04). But like right now, it’s I got to focus on this game and this team, like there’s a lot of other people in the university that can handle those conversations for right now. They want me to focus on this. So, I’m going to just keep focusing on this game, and it’s the most important game of the year.”
According to messages sent to Michigan, the Big Ten appears ready to advance a proposal that includes a 10-year extension of the league’s grant of rights through 2046. It will be binding on all participating schools for an extended period.
However, Michigan has expressed concern that such a deal may restrict its flexibility in the fast-evolving college athletics environment and fail to address long-term financial sustainability. Some UM regents also described the plan as a “payday loan,” saying it provides only a temporary fix while ignoring rising costs in college sports.
Both Michigan and USC believe they have stronger independent funding options. Both programs also said they would prefer to pursue those funding options rather than commit to a two-decade agreement. Additionally, several board members have raised concerns about transparency, stating that they have only been given partial details about the proposal.
Under the current framework, the agreement needs unanimous approval from all 18 member institutions. The Big Ten has issued each school a deadline to submit its decision, but discussions have reportedly taken place about proceeding with the vote even if Michigan and USC refuse to sign on. This move can even cost the Wolverines’ future funding and jeopardize their standing within the conference.
