Sherrone Moore delivers powerful, emotional postgame interview after victory over Penn State

Over the last 24 hours, Michigan went through a rollercoaster of emotions. The Wolverines learned Jim Harbaugh was receiving a suspension from the Big Ten and, after filing an injunction, learned Saturday morning he wouldn’t be on the sidelines for the game against Penn State in Happy Valley despite optimism a ruling would come in time for kickoff.

Harbaugh’s absence meant offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore would take over as acting head coach for the second time this year. He previously did so Sept. 16 against Bowling Green. This time, though, the stakes were higher in a top-10 showdown that had both College Football Playoff and Big Ten East implications.

After Michigan pulled off the 24-15 victory, the emotions flowed — and although Harbaugh wasn’t with the Wolverines on the sidelines, Moore made it known the team was playing for him.

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“I want to thank the Lord,” Moore told FOX Sports’ Jenny Taft. “I want to thank Coach Harbaugh. F—ing love you, man. Love the shit out of you man. This is for you. For this university, the president, our AD. We’ve got the best players, best university, best alumni in the country. Love you guys. These f—ing guys right here, these guys right here, man. These guys did it, man.”

Blake Corum was the most important player on the field for Michigan, which ran 32 consecutive run plays to help get the victory. He took 26 carries for 145 yards and two touchdowns to lead the charge.

Considering the whirlwind 24 hours, all eyes were on how Moore as the acting head coach. He did quite well as Michigan got the 24-15 victory to remain undefeated — and Corum had no doubt Moore would handle the moment well.

“I expected nothing less,” Corum said. “I expect nothing less from any of my Michigan Men.”

The “Michigan vs. Everybody” shirts were present at Beaver Stadium as the Wolverines fight back against Harbaugh’s punishment, which is the result of the ongoing sign-stealing investigation. Moore said the win was for Harbaugh, who was watching from his hotel room.

Corum echoed a similar sentiment, but he listed a few more people on the Wolverines’ minds.

“We did this for Michigan,” Corum said. “What are you going to do when you backs are against the wall? When you feel like everyone’s against you, what are you going to do? Are you going to cower down? I was told to stand on all ten and keep playing, keep fighting, keep punching. Keep going, keep going. I’m so proud of the university, I’m so proud of my guys, the coaches.

“Coach Harbaugh, this is for you, baby. I’m just so proud of my guys, man. We’re gonna keep coming, we’re gonna keep going. Everything that’s going on right now is just bringing us closer together. I love my team. All praise to God.”