Jim Harbaugh, the former head coach of Michigan football, has departed the program to pursue a career in the NFL after nine years at the helm. With the exception of one year, he was accused of leaving Ann Arbor for the professional ranks. Following the national championship victory, Harbaugh has opted to pursue a Lombardi Trophy to go with his College Football Playoff trophy.
That means Michigan needs a new head coach. While many national analysts are putting together lists of candidates, it looks like Michigan has already decided on its next head coach.
Moore has four wins as interim head coach, including victories over Penn State and Ohio State in 2023. Jim Harbaugh frequently mentioned Moore being head coach as soon as 2024. In retrospect, it’s probable he expected this outcome.
Jim Harbaugh departs Michigan for the Chargers head coaching job.
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The Michigan head coach will return to the NFL as the Los Angeles Chargers’ head coach, the organization announced on Wednesday.
Sherrone Moore, Michigan’s offensive coordinator, is the clear favorite to take over as the Wolverines’ head coach.
Harbaugh’s return to the NFL after nine seasons as head coach at his alma college, where he won the national championship.
It’s not surprising that Harbaugh is headed to the NFL. Another spell in the NFL has been discussed for years, and he previously interviewed with the Denver Broncos and Minnesota Vikings. His resignation from Michigan came after missing six of the Wolverines’ 15 games during the 2023 season due to suspension.
Harbaugh missed the first three games of the season as part of a self-imposed ban by Michigan due to an NCAA investigation into recruiting infractions. The ban was self-imposed after Michigan and the NCAA failed to reach an agreement on alleged violations by Harbaugh and his staff.
