One of the biggest pieces to the puzzle is leaving Ann Arbor, according to Rivals Josh Henschke.

Strength and Conditioning coach Ben Herbert announced to the Michigan team on Monday morning that he intends to leave the Wolverines and head to the Los Angeles Chargers with Jim Harbaugh.

Herbert as been an important part to the Michigan football program. He, along with Jim Harbaugh and Sherrone Moore, made the culture what it at Michigan. When Harbaugh took the job with the Chargers, it was known he wanted to bring defense coordinator Jesse Minter and his son Jay Harbaugh — Herbert was the other piece that Harbaugh wanted to bring with him.

It was sounding likely that Sherrone Moore could retain Herbert on his new staff. During his introductory press conference, he sounded optimistic that Herbert would be back. And it’s more challenging being a S&C coach in the NFL compared to the college ranks. But whatever the case may be, it sounds like Herbert will be following Harbaugh out west.