Sources: Michigan focuses on Sherrone Moore to replace Harbaugh.

Sherrone Moore, an offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, has been the focus of Michigan’s search for Jim Harbaugh’s successor as head coach of the football team. Unless something unforeseen happens, Moore is anticipated to receive an offer for the position, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

According to sources who spoke with ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Harbaugh was hired head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday and will get a five-year contract. In his ninth season at his alma university, Michigan won its first national championship under head coach Jim Harbaugh, marking the Wolverines’ first since they shared the 1997 crown with Nebraska.

“We are working quickly to hire the next head coach for the program and will do everything possible to keep this current staff and team together,” Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement Wednesday night.

According to a source, Moore is scheduled to meet with Michigan officials Thursday and has already started reaching out to potential candidates to be a part of his staff.

Moore, 37, filled in as Harbaugh’s replacement for four games this season while Harbaugh was suspended, including the final three regular-season games. That stretch included a 24-15 road win over No. 10 Penn State and a 30-24 victory over rival Ohio State to clinch the Wolverines’ third straight Big Ten championship appearance.

Harbaugh returned for the conference championship game and Michigan’s two games in the College Football Playoff.

In statements, Michigan president Santa Ono and Manuel both said the program had discussed a new contract that would have made Harbaugh the highest-paid coach in college football.

“Jim did exactly what he sought to do at Michigan, build our program to consistently win Big Ten Championships and compete for national championships,” Manuel said. “We can’t thank Jim enough for all that he has done for our student-athletes, staff and Michigan Football. He will always be a huge part of our rich history, and will be remembered as an all-time great Wolverine, as both a championship player and coach.”