Sherrone Moore guides Michigan through emotional 24 hours

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- At 3:18 p.m. Saturday, almost exactly 24 hours after news dropped that the Big Ten had suspended Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, the final seconds ticked off the third-ranked Wolverines' biggest win of the season.

That's when the hugs and tears began for Sherrone Moore.

Michigan's 37-year-old offensive coordinator, who served as acting head coach for Saturday's 24-15 win at No. 10 Penn State, had mostly kept his composure during the game. He confronted offensive lineman LaDarius Henderson during a timeout between quarters. He pumped his fist after a Donovan Edwards touchdown run. He turned toward Michigan fans behind the bench after Blake…