After a bye week, the Wolverines trampled Penn State 427, moving to 4th in both the AP poll and the College Football Playoff Rankings. [2] In 2015, Harbaugh returned to his alma mater, the University of Michigan.[3]. He then closed out his NFL career with the Carolina Panthers in 2001, where he dressed for 6 games but didn't play. [137] It has been suggested that Harbaugh, despite his success on the field, was involved in a power struggle with 49ers general manager Trent Baalke starting from the 2013 season onward. [85] Harbaugh completed 15 of 28 passes for 214 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception and rushed 22 yards over 5 carries. In 52 carries, Harbaugh rushed for 235 yards and two touchdowns. Everyone's telling me about the record, but they should tell it to Paul Jokisch and Eric Kattus and John Kolesar. He's had some really big successes, such as Richard Sherman switching from wide receiver to cornerback at Stanford. 6 Michigan in one of the best games of the season, the numbers that define Harbaugh's seven seasons at his alma mater are this: 3-9 against the Wolverines' two biggest rivals and 2-13 against top-10 opponents. He's having a pretty good spring. 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. After the game, coach Schembechler noted, "Harbaugh is a fresh talent who'll be all right, but he has a lot to learn. The current four-game skid under Jim Harbaugh . [17][18] Harbaugh completed his first pass for Michigan on November 5, 1983, in a 4210 victory over Purdue. In the classroom, Wolverines have totaled 284 academic All-Big Ten honors during his tenure, including a program-record 60 in 2021. 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. 1 quarterback. 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]. After leading San Diego to consecutive Pioneer League championships in 2005 and 2006, he moved to Stanford in 2007, where he led the Cardinal to two bowl berths in four seasons, including a win in the 2011 Orange Bowl. Through seven seasons, Harbaugh is 61-24 overall at Michigan and 42-17 in the Big Ten. Completely rewriting the Michigan passing record books, Harbaugh's skill and poise led the Wolverines to a Big Ten title in 1985, and a Fiesta Bowl victory in 1986. In 2002, he returned to the NFL as the quarterbacks coach for the Oakland Raiders. in communications from Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts in 1986. Harbaugh threw a career-high 37 passes in the game, completing 17 passes for 183 yards, three interceptions, and his first collegiate touchdown pass to Vince Bean. The Chicago Bears selected Harbaugh in the first round of the 1987 NFL Draft. [7][8], Harbaugh received a Bachelor of Arts with a major in communication from the University of Michigan in 1986. [95] Playing in seven games and starting five, Harbaugh completed 123 of 202 (60.9%) passes for 1,416 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, was sacked 14 times for 96 yards, and rushed 24 yards on 16 carries. With USC being the favorite by 41 points, it was statistically the greatest upset in college football history. It was the first time Michigan had been ranked in the top five since the start of the 2007 season. "[157] The Wolverines finished the season in the Citrus Bowl, where they lost to Alabama, 3516. This was Michigan's first win over a top ten ranked team since 2008. Jim Harbaugh has finally done it, y'all. If this is. Michigan has made a habit of hiring "Michigan men," a trend that continues with Jim Harbaugh as coach. Overall, Harbaugh is now 3-3 vs Michigan State and 0-5 against the Buckeyes. [30], On October 26, 1985, Harbaugh set a school record with 283 passing yards in a 4215 victory over Indiana. Harbaugh's guarantee proved valid as the Wolverines defeated the Buckeyes, 2624. Jim Harbaugh, was named the 20th coach in University of Michigan football history on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014. [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. As a fifth-year senior in 1986, he led Michigan to the 1987 Rose Bowl and was a Heisman Trophy finalist, finishing third. "[31], On November 16, 1985, in a 487 victory over Minnesota, Harbaugh completed 13 of 18 passes for 243 yards and three touchdowns. 1. Jim Harbaugh has something of a penchant for making position switches among his players wherever he goes. [102], Harbaugh played what would be his final career game in Week 11 (November 12), a 177 loss to the Miami Dolphins. [54] The Chargers lost its sixth game in a row after a 41 start in Week 12 (November 28) to the Minnesota Vikings 3527. 18 Michigan heads to No. After an infamous "What's your deal?" At the Pacific-10 Conference media day on July 26, 2007, Harbaugh praised the Trojans, stating "There is no question in my mind that USC is the best team in the country and may be the best team in the history of college football." Jim Harbaugh has an Ohio State-sized problem. [144] His return to Michigan was the subject of a book, Endzone: The Rise, Fall, and Return of Michigan Football, by John U. Though the 49ers were expected to struggle in what was anticipated to be a rebuilding season,[120] with a new scheme and many new players as well as shortened summer practices due to the lockout, Harbaugh led the team to a 133 record in the regular season, winning the NFC West division while finishing second overall in the NFC and bringing the team to the NFC Championship Game. 8 Michigan State came from 16 down in the second half to beat No. Completing 20 of 30 passes, he threw for 225 yards and a touchdown.[71]. [180], On December 31, the Wolverines lost their semifinal match to TCU, 51-45 to end the 2022 season 13-1. The Michigan State record is particularly . That's not something that was happening five to six years ago. On September 12, Michigan won, 357, against Oregon State, giving Harbaugh his first win as Michigan's head coach. [161], On January 8, 2021, Michigan signed Harbaugh to a four-year contract extension through the 2025 season. Ohio State's 62 points set a record for points against Michigan in regulation. He has won at least 10 games four times in seven seasons. Jim Harbaugh NFL coaching record . At the conclusion of the season, Harbaugh was named the AP NFL Coach of the Year. No coach in America was hotter than Stanford's Jim Harbaugh in 2011. Harbaugh is second in the Bears' record book for completions with 1,023, while Jay Cutler holds the record with 1,034. Sunday: Harbaugh and the 49ers mutually agree to go separate ways after San Francisco ends its regular season with a home victory over Arizona. 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. "[16] While Harbaugh was touted as the team's "pass-oriented quarterback of the future,"[15] he spent the 1983 season as Michigan's No. In the six. 49ers landed a dynamic quick-fix artist. 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. Michigan lost at #10 Ohio State 6239, denying Michigan a chance to play in the Big Ten Championship Game. Dating to his time at Stanford, Harbaugh's bowl record is 2-7. Harbaugh completed 11 of 21 passes for 162 yards and two interceptions. "[76] Harbaugh was sacked 41 times for a career-high 256 yards lost. [23] The Detroit Free Press praised Harbaugh for "pinpoint passing" that "kept Miami's defense on the run. [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. But. Jim Harbaugh (born December 23, 1963) is an American football coach and former player. 3 quarterback behind Steve Smith and Dave Hall. Although Jim I know, and he's been on the right side of this issue for quite some time. Michigan finished the season 94 overall. Harbaugh became the first Michigan coach to lose his first four starts against the Buckeyes. [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. Harbaugh's teams at Michigan have finished each season ranked in the national polls, including a No. It was the Wolverines' first 12 win regular season since 1905,[177] fourth 12 win season overall[177] and their first victory in Columbus, Ohio since 2000. [62] Harbaugh played all 16 games but started only 13 and had a 58 record as starter. [54] In the final drive of the game he filled in poorly for an injured Ryan Leaf, completing only 2 of 5 passes for 19 yards and throwing an interception. Jim Harbaugh Quarterback. The regular season finished with a highly anticipated matchup against #2 Ohio State, with a likely College Football Playoff bid on the line. [19] In April 1984, Schembechler said, "Harbaugh is coming along pretty well. However, Michigan State was ranked No.. Schembechler said after the game, "We've been happy with Jim all spring. He did the impossible. [175] The team then defeated Rutgers 5217, followed by a 343 win over Nebraska to reach 100 - the program's best start to a season in Harbaugh's tenure, and best overall since 2006. Prior to Harbaugh's arrival, the 49ers had not had a winning season nor a playoff appearance since 2002. [155] The next week, the Wolverines beat rival Michigan State 217, moving to 5th 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. There's kind of a battle in there. [73] For the season, he was voted to the Pro Bowl, was named Comeback Player of the Year and AFC Player of the Year. In a rivalry game against Michigan State, the Wolverines struggled to slow down the Mel Tucker-led Spartans, falling 27 . He also rushed 110 yards on 19 carries. Harbaugh played and started in 14 games with a 77 record; he completed 232 of 405 (57.3%) passes for 2,630 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, with 36 sacks for 190 yards lost and 192 rushing yards on 48 carries and a touchdown. In seven seasons, Harbaugh has led the Wolverines to a 61-24 record with a 42-17 mark in Big Ten play. 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. In 1995 with Indianapolis, he led the Colts to the AFC Championship Game, was selected to the Pro Bowl and was honored as NFL Comeback Player of the Year. They would stay at that ranking after a 3120 win over Indiana that earned the Wolverines a share of the East Division title. [28], By April 1985, Harbaugh's arm had healed, and he completed 10 of 16 passes for 146 yards in the annual spring game. 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San Diego coach Harbaugh pleads not guilty to DUI", "Jim Harbaugh timeline: From Toledo to Michigan", "Jim Harbaugh, comedian? Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh once again went through the process of interviewing for an NFL head coaching position, but once again decided to remain in Ann Arbor. By any objective measure, Jim Harbaugh was not being honest when he told Michigan - and ESPN, and the Detroit Free Press - last year that he would not explore an NFL coaching job again. Meyer's 2018 team beat Michigan 62-39. Overall, Harbaugh has guided the Wolverines to a 61-24 record and is 43-17 in Big Ten games. In doing so, Harbaugh became the first NFL head coach to reach a conference championship game in each of his first three seasons.