Michigan had trouble with special teams all season, and now the man in charge is being let go.

Head coach Sherrone Moore moved to dismiss special teams coordinator James “JB” Brown this week, the program announced Wednesday.

“After thoroughly evaluating our special teams’ performance throughout the season, I made the decision to make a change that was in the best interest of the program,” Moore said in a statement.

Brown’s contract was set to expire on Jan. 31. He was one of a few assistant who did not receive a contract extension in the spring.

A former analyst, Brown was promoted to the role when Moore took over reins as head coach in 2024. The Wolverines touted having the Big Ten kicker of the year, Dominic Zvada, but struggled in other facets of special teams.

Those issues continu

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