Jim Harbaugh's politics: The Michigan coach's anti-abortion, pro-BLM On January 7, 2011, four days after winning the Orange Bowl, Harbaugh agreed to a five-year, $25 million contract to become the head coach for the San Francisco 49ers. The Good, Bad and Ugly of Every Michigan vs. Ohio State Game in Jim Michigan Wolverines football head coach Jim Harbaugh has been in Ann Arbor for six seasons, having posted an overall record of 49-22 during that span. He also tallied 620 passing attempts (second in Michigan history at the time), 387 completions, a 62.4% completion percentage, 31 touchdown passes (third in Michigan history at the time), and 22 interceptions. Jim Harbaugh is coming off his best season yet with the Michigan Wolverines, leading the program to a 12-2 record and a spot in the College Football Playoffs. In the second quarter, Harbaugh lost two fumbles, both of which preceded 10-yard Seattle passing touchdowns. Jim Harbaugh helped Ann Arbor police clear debris mid- storm From 1994 to 2001, while still playing in the NFL, Harbaugh was an unpaid assistant coach at Western Kentucky University, where his father Jack was head coach. In 1994, Harbaugh appeared as a cowboy in the Western/science fiction show The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. Five things to know about Jim Harbaugh's tenure as 49ers head coach . [51], Harbaugh played 10 games in 1988 and completed 47 of 97 passes (48.5%) for 514 yards and 2 interceptions. [1] He played college football at Michigan from 1983 to 1986. After being tied, 77, in the first quarter, Michigan scored 34 unanswered points as they held Florida to just 28 yards in the second half.[149]. There's kind of a battle in there. 18 Michigan heads to No. He had 12 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in passing, was sacked 23 times for 145 yards, and rushed 172 yards on 40 carries. [57], In 1990, Harbaugh played and started in the first 14 games of the season. "[24], In his second start, the Wolverines (ranked No. [116], In 2009, the Cardinal had a comeback season, finishing the regular season at 84, finishing #21 in the polls, and receiving an invitation to play in the 2009 Sun Bowl, the Cardinal's first bowl appearance since 2001. Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh looking at returning to the NFL - Sportsnaut [50] During the regular season, he played in a reserve capacity in six games. [46] Harbaugh earned a B.A. Michigan's Jim Harbaugh says Vikings interview 'the last time' he'll "[14] Harbaugh did not see any game action in 1982, registered no statistics, and retained four years of eligibility under the NCAA's redshirt rule.[12][15]. ANN ARBOR, Mich. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh took an apparent jab at Ohio State coach Ryan Day following the Wolverines' 42-27 upset of the Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon. [85] Harbaugh completed 15 of 28 passes for 214 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception and rushed 22 yards over 5 carries. 10 Gators show true progress in win over No. Harbaugh became the first Michigan coach to lose his first four starts against the Buckeyes. Although Jim I know, and he's been on the right side of this issue for quite some time. Michigan's Jim Harbaugh touts surprise player emerging at cornerback. "[21] After spring practice, Schembechler announced his depth chart with Harbaugh as his No. 2-ranked USC", "Strong personalities leading teams down the stretch", "USC's November reign ends with shocking 5521 loss to Stanford", Coaches say 'What's your deal?' Jim Harbaugh's Michigan Wolverines Among Teams Seeking To - Forbes Jim Harbaugh - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia [52], The Ravens opened a new stadium for 1998, Ravens Stadium at Camden Yards (renamed M&T Bank Stadium in 2003). [62] Harbaugh played all 16 games but started only 13 and had a 58 record as starter. [138][139] New head coach Jim Tomsula was fired after just one season in which the 49ers finished 511. He became starter in Week 5 (October 1). [72] Indianapolis won the divisional round game on January 7, 1996 over the Kansas City Chiefs 107, despite only 112 passing yards (with 12 of 27 passes completed, 1 touchdown and 1 interception) from Harbaugh. Since becoming the head coach for Michigan Harbaugh carries a 3-4 record against Michigan State. In the 2012 season, Harbaugh resolved a quarterback controversy by replacing incumbent starter Alex Smith with backup Colin Kaepernick. The declaration, especially in light of his earlier comment, garnered more media attention. [19] In April 1984, Schembechler said, "Harbaugh is coming along pretty well. In the six. As No. [54] The Chargers lost its sixth game in a row after a 41 start in Week 12 (November 28) to the Minnesota Vikings 3527. Overall, Harbaugh has guided the Wolverines to a 61-24 record and is 43-17 in Big Ten games. After graduation from high school in Palo Alto in 1982, Harbaugh returned to Ann Arbor and enrolled at the University of Michigan and played quarterback for the Wolverines, starting for three seasons. In week six, the Wolverines soundly defeated Rutgers 780, the third-largest margin of victory in program history and the largest margin since 1920. Following the loss, according to Harbaugh, the Big Ten acknowledged that there were errors made by the officials on multiple calls, including one that could have resulted in a Michigan touchdown. As a fifth-year senior in 1986, he led Michigan to the 1987 Rose Bowl and was a Heisman Trophy finalist, finishing third. [61] As of 2017[update], however, his franchise records for completions (22), attempts (44) and yards per game in the 1991 postseason (218) still stood. In the first game of the season, Harbaugh led Michigan to a 2423 victory over Notre Dame. February 28, 2023 12:21 pm ET. Coming off a 2-4 season in 2020, Harbaugh took a pay cut and decreased his base salary from . He becomes the sixth former Michigan football player to be named the leader of college football's winningest program. The 49ers' season ended with a 2017 loss in overtime to the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants in the NFC Championship Game. He is now the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, the team representing the University of Michigan.Before returning to Michigan, where he had played in college, he had coached the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League.Harbaugh is also a former NFL quarterback. Their teams played in a Thanksgiving Classic game in 2011 and in Super Bowl XLVII at the end of the 2012 season.[4]. [30], On October 26, 1985, Harbaugh set a school record with 283 passing yards in a 4215 victory over Indiana. The 1983 competition pitted Harbaugh against sophomores Chris Zurbrugg and Russ Rein. On September 12, Michigan won, 357, against Oregon State, giving Harbaugh his first win as Michigan's head coach. On Friday, it was announced that. [180], On December 31, the Wolverines lost their semifinal match to TCU, 51-45 to end the 2022 season 13-1. On October 5, it was rumored that Harbaugh would not return in 2015 regardless of that season's outcome, though owner Jed York denied the claims at the time. 15 Wisconsin Badgers in a Saturday night showdown. He played 14 years as a quarterback in the NFL, with Chicago from 1987 to 1993, the Indianapolis Colts from 1994 to 1997, the Baltimore Ravens in 1998, and the San Diego Chargers in 1999 to 2000. He has seven children. On December 13, 2009, Harbaugh was rewarded with a three-year contract extension through the 2014 season. [9] He came to Michigan with a "high school reputation as a slick California passer. 5 in the AP poll. [7] During his tenure with the Raiders, Harbaugh coached starting quarterback Rich Gannon, who led the Raiders' run to Super Bowl XXXVII, won the 2002 AP NFL MVP award, and was selected to the 2003 Pro Bowl after the 2002 season. Michigan won the game 3813, moving to No. [63], In 1993, Chicago went 79. 7 Wolverines", "Michigan's Jim Harbaugh after Ohio State: 'I'll answer your questions, not your insults', "Michigan football humiliated by Wisconsin in historic 49-11 thrashing", "Michigan football's demise summed up in 10 stunning statistics", "Jim Harbaugh Sums Up His Thoughts On Michigan's Season", "Michigan Winless At Home For The First Time In Program History Kind Of", "Manuel Announces Contract Extension for Football Head Coach Jim Harbaugh", "Harbaugh: Big Ten admits to errors in MSU game", "Michigan Earns No. Smith started 11 games, and Hall started one game, while Harbaugh completed two of five passes for 40 yards in limited action. [52], Harbaugh played his first game in Week 4 (September 24), a 2012 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Harbaugh stirred some intra-conference controversy in March 2007, when he was quoted as saying rival USC head coach "Pete Carroll's only got one more year, though. Harbaugh's teams at Michigan have finished each season ranked in the national polls, including a No. [152] Michigan finished the season 103 and another third-place finish in their division. Harbaugh passed for a career-high 3,121 yards with Chicago in 1991 and became the first Chicago quarterback since Vince Evans to start all 16 regular season games. Records collected by the Associated Press . The most severe a Level I allegation saying that Harbaugh lied to NCAA investigators could result in a suspension or fine for him or the program. [99] In the final play of the game, following a 47-yard kickoff return by Ronney Jenkins, Marquez Pope intercepted Harbaugh's attempt at a 50-yard Hail Mary pass that was intended for Trevor Gaylor in the end zone. [41] Harbaugh won numerous honors in 1986 including the following: Harbaugh finished his college career as Michigan's all-time record holder for passing yards with 5,449 yards. Jim Harbaugh record vs. Ohio State: History of Michigan's struggles [108] (In fact, Carroll would be at USC for three more years.) He then closed out his NFL career with the Carolina Panthers in 2001, where he dressed for 6 games but didn't play. [2] In 2015, Harbaugh returned to his alma mater, the University of Michigan.[3]. [161], On January 8, 2021, Michigan signed Harbaugh to a four-year contract extension through the 2025 season. In his first year, he directed the Toreros to an overall mark of 74, including 5 straight wins to end the season. Buyout for Jim Harbaugh's new contract at Michigan leaves door open for [56] 1989 was his first season with over 1,000 passing yards, completing 111 of 178 passes in 12 games for 1,204 yards for 5 touchdowns and 9 interceptions and was sacked 18 times for 106 yards. [54] However, San Diego lost their next game to Harbaugh's former team, the Indianapolis Colts, 2719. He was involved in recruiting 17 players on WKU's 2002 Division I-AA national champion team. in communications from Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts in 1986. Everyone's telling me about the record, but they should tell it to Paul Jokisch and Eric Kattus and John Kolesar. Harbaugh led the team to an 1141 record in the regular season, winning back to back NFC West titles. Following an interview with the Minnesota Vikings, Harbaugh told Mitch Albom of the Detroit . He played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons from 1987 to 2000 with his longest tenure as a player with the Chicago Bears. It was the Colts first trip back to Baltimore after the team left it for Indianapolis. Fox News Flash top headlines for July 20. Harbaugh has amassed a 59-23 record with the Wolverines, including a 41-17 mark in the Big Ten, but has yet to beat Ohio State in six tries and has yet to win a Big Ten East title. On October 3, Harbaugh led the Wolverines to a 280 shutout win against the Maryland Terrapins, posting back to back shutouts for the first time since 2000. He was named to the Big Ten's All-Academic team. From there, the amount owed decreases to $2.25 million in 2023, $1.5 million in 2024 and just $750,000 in 2025. [54], Harbaugh played two years with the San Diego Chargers. In the fourth quarter, Harbaugh completed a 77-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver John Kolesar, giving Michigan a 10-point lead with nine minutes remaining. [68] Harbaugh completed 200 of 314 passes for 2,575 yards and just 5 interceptions with his 17 touchdowns and was sacked 36 times for 219 yards. After the game, Harbaugh praised the offensive line, noting, "I've never had more time to throw in my lifejunior high, high school. Harbaugh's father, Jack, was Stanford's defensive coordinator from 1980 to 1981, while Harbaugh attended Palo Alto High School, located directly across the street from Stanford Stadium.[107]. The team went 111 in the regular season, with their only loss coming from Oregon, a team that was undefeated and earned a berth in the BCS National Championship Game. John Harbaugh: I think Jim Harbaugh is probably at Michigan for life ICYMI: Jim Harbaugh extends contract through 2025 - Michigan Today [23] The Detroit Free Press praised Harbaugh for "pinpoint passing" that "kept Miami's defense on the run. Born in Toledo, Ohio on December 23, 1963, Harbaugh is the son of Jacqueline M. "Jackie" (ne Cipiti) and Jack Harbaugh. Former Michigan Star: Jim Harbaugh Deserves 'Massive Credit' Harbaugh was named the head football coach at Stanford University in December 2006, replacing Walt Harris. Smith was ranked third in the NFL in passer rating (104.1), led the league in completion percentage (70%), and had been 1951 as a starter under Harbaugh, while Kaepernick was considered more dynamic with his scrambling ability and arm strength. In My View: Jim Harbaugh's 3-4 record against MSU [54] In the AFC Championship Game on January 14, Harbaugh completed 21 of 33 passes for 267 yards and a touchdown and rushed 29 yards on 6 carries. In a podcast interview in April 2020, Harbaugh labeled medical abortion as "horrendous" and said, "And lastly, abortionwe talk about sanctity of life, yet we live in a society that aborts babies. AP Top 25 Takeaways: Another defining loss for Jim Harbaugh After No. Updated: Feb. 23, 2023, 7:34 p.m. | . Most die-hard Michigan football fans know how impactful Harbaugh has been on the Wolverines' program.Throughout the seven seasons that preceded Harbaugh's time as head coach, the Michigan Wolverines were an embarrassing 46-42 overall with three losing seasons, one 10-win season, one bowl win, one win over Ohio State, and no . His father was a football coach for 18 years, including 14 years as head coach at WKU.[7]. On the same side of that coin, the details surrounding Weiss's firing remain murky at best. [75] Harbaugh missed 4 games of the season after he punched former quarterback Jim Kelly in the face because Kelly had called him a "baby. 19 Florida, 417. [145], On September 3, 2015, Harbaugh lost his first game as head coach of Michigan, a 2417 road loss against Utah. [78] Harbaugh completed 164 of 293 (56.0%) passes for 1,839 yards, just his third season with fewer than 2,000 passing yards since 1989. In an emotional moment, Harbaugh presented Johnny Unitas with the game ball. [109][110] Later in the season, Stanford defeated #1 USC 2423 with a touchdown in the final minute. Prior to Saturday, Harbaugh's history in this game had to wear on him. Ohio State's 62 points set a record for points against Michigan in regulation. Harbaugh left the 49ers as one of their most successful head coaches in just four years, as well as becoming the first successful NFL head coach to depart for a college team. 1, chose instead to keep the No. In 2006, USD again went 111, winning their second consecutive Pioneer League title in the process. [163] Michigan's lone loss came in a top-10 matchup on the road at Michigan State. 7 in the final UPI Poll.[38]. [153][154], Michigan began the 2018 season ranked 14 in the AP poll. 3 quarterback behind Steve Smith and Dave Hall. [52], In his debut with San Diego in the September 19 season opener (Week 2), Harbaugh threw two touchdowns in 15-for-27 passing for 159 yards in a 347 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. [127] Harbaugh was impressed with Kaepernick, and said "we have two quarterbacks that have a hot hand" while dismissing any rule that a player should not lose their starting job due to an injury. [52] For the first eight games, Harbaugh was starter, and coach Ted Marchibroda re-instated Harbaugh as starter for Week 15 (December 18) after Indianapolis struggled on offense under quarterback Don Majkowski. [169] Reports emerged that Harbaugh was preparing to accept the Vikings head coaching position if he was offered it, but he ultimately did not receive an offer following his second interview with the team, and informed the University of Michigan that he would be returning to coach the Wolverines in the 2022 season. [65], On April 7, 1994, Harbaugh signed with the Indianapolis Colts. Jim Harbaugh Quarterback. [170], The 2022 Wolverines began the season ranked sixth and eighth in the coaches' and AP polls, respectively. [84] In Week 12 (November 29), a 38-31 win over the Indianapolis Colts, Harbaugh had his first interception-free full game, with 16-for-25 passing over 198 yards for 2 touchdowns. 4 ranking at the end of the 2021 season following the program's Big Ten Championship win. He has led U-M to four 10-win seasons and six bowl games, including the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal, two New Year's Six bowls and three additional New Year's Day bowl games. [134] On January 20 in the NFC Championship Game, Harbaugh led the 49ers to a 2824 win over the Atlanta Falcons, which sent the 49ers to Super Bowl XLVII, and on February 3, Harbaugh faced his older brother, John and the Baltimore Ravens in the Super Bowl. "[32] Harbaugh's 13 completions against Minnesota gave him 123 for the season, breaking the school record of 118 set by Steve Smith in 1982. 4 - Michigan. If that happens, it could be a season-altering blow. [178], On December 3, the Wolverines reached 130 for the first time in school history by winning the Big Ten Championship Game over Purdue, 4322. Jim Harbaugh College Coaching Records, Awards and Leaderboards In the 2013 season, Harbaugh led the 49ers to a 124 regular-season record and a third consecutive appearance in both the playoffs and NFC Championship Game, where they lost to the Seattle Seahawks 2317, who went on to win Super Bowl XLVIII. The Chicago Bears selected Harbaugh in the first round of the 1987 NFL Draft. The Michigan State record is particularly . Those two games had poor performances: Harbaugh completed none of six passes and had one 3-yard rush in the Week 6 loss to Pittsburgh. Prior to Harbaugh's arrival, the 49ers had not had a winning season nor a playoff appearance since 2002. [151] They then suffered their first loss of the season to Iowa, before beating Indiana for their 10th victory; Harbaugh is one of only two coaches in program history to win 10 games in each of his first two seasons as head coach, joining Fielding H. Yost (190102). Luckily, Harbaugh was finally able to get the monkey off of his back in 2021 with a 42-27 win in Ann Arbor over Ohio State. Overall, Harbaugh is now 3-3 vs Michigan State and 0-5 against the Buckeyes. At the conclusion of the season, Harbaugh was named the AP NFL Coach of the Year. [65] In January 2005, he was inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor as one of the most successful and popular players in the club's Indianapolis era. This was the first time the 49ers had made the playoffs since 2002, generating widespread praise. [126][127] He missed the following game, and Kaepernick was 16 for 23 for 243 yards with two touchdowns in a 327 win over the Chicago Bears. [146] The following week, Michigan beat #13 Northwestern 380, making the Wolverines the first team with a pair of 30-point shutouts against ranked opponents since Notre Dame's 1966 championship team. Harbaugh's work in San Francisco had resulted in an extremely successful season, revitalizing the career of quarterback Alex Smith and with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio creating one of the leading defensive squads of the 2011 season. Harbaugh, who has coached the Wolverines since 2015, recently led Michigan to a 13-1 record that included a berth in the College Football Playoff semifinals, where they lost to TCU, 51-45. Jim Harbaugh: Media roasts Michigan coach following second-half In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd by an on-duty police officer, Harbaugh expressed his outrage and said, "All injustice should be confronted and punished. Signed as the backup to Ryan Leaf, Harbaugh played most of the 1999 season after Leaf sustained a season-ending injury in training camp. San Francisco won the NFC West in each of Harbaugh's first two years. [117], The 2010 season brought more success for Harbaugh and the Cardinal. While Michigan handled Minnesota on the road, Michigan State turned the ball over seven times en route to a home loss to Rutgers. With the loss to TCU in the Fiesta Bowl, Harbaugh is 1-6 in bowls at Michigan. Report: Jim Harbaugh "might be tempted" to leave Michigan for NFL Harbaugh completed 15 of 37 passes for 188 yards. [17][18] Harbaugh completed his first pass for Michigan on November 5, 1983, in a 4210 victory over Purdue. [114] Harbaugh never lost in USC's home stadium, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. [5] His mother is of half-Sicilian and half-Polish ancestry and his father is of Irish and German ancestry. Jim Harbaugh timeline: From Toledo to Michigan - Detroit Free Press 1. Harbaugh finished the game with 20 of 40 passes completed for 178 yards. [58] Due to a shoulder injury, Harbaugh sat out the last two games of the year as well as the playoffs.[59]. Jim Harbaugh will return as Michigan coach, committing to Wolverines Three-year starter Steve Smith had graduated, and his backup, Dave Hall, was lost to a knee injury. [155] The next week, the Wolverines beat rival Michigan State 217, moving to 5th in the AP Poll. "[199] In July 2022, speaking at an anti-abortion event Harbaugh said, "Have the courage to let the unborn be born".[200][201][202]. Harbaugh lost to his brother, John, and the . [31] After the game, Harbaugh was asked for his reaction to setting the school's passing record and responded, "Records are nice, but everything we do here is team oriented. Coach Schembechler said after the game that the 77-yard touchdown was "a play that took the starch right out of their sails. Jim Harbaugh, was named the 20th coach in University of Michigan football history on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014. The regular season finished with a highly anticipated matchup against #2 Ohio State, with a likely College Football Playoff bid on the line. [105] Harbaugh also ranks second with 1,759 attempts and third in yards with 11,567. This was Michigan's first appearance in the AP Top 25 since 2013. Serving as an offensive consultant, he scouted and recruited high school student-athletes throughout several states including Florida, Indiana and Illinois. [181], Harbaugh comes from a coaching family, and is the son of college football coach Jack Harbaugh. [194], In 2018, Harbaugh portrayed himself on the Comedy Central series Detroiters in the episode "Little Caesars". 6 Michigan Wolverines lost their undefeated record Saturday to rival Michigan State 37-33. Jim Harbaugh's older brother, John, is the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, and they became the first pair of brothers to serve as head coaches in NFL history, facing each other in the Thanksgiving Classic game in 2011 and Super Bowl XLVII on February 3, 2013. In 2015, Michigan beat Penn State 28-16 while on the road, and then, in 2016, the Wolverines crushed the Nittany Lions at home, winning 49-10. 1 on the Misery Index after Week 9 after the Wolverines blew a big lead and lost to their in-state rivals. 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