Having completed 22 of 32 passes for 236 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception, he left the game after the third quarter due to groin and abdomen injuries. He beat Ohio State. Since becoming the head coach for Michigan Harbaugh carries a 3-4 record against Michigan State. [54] Harbaugh's 1988 season completion percentage as a QB in the NFL was the lowest during his 15-year career at 48.5%. [195][196], Harbaugh has championed equal access to justice for Americans through his involvement with the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). You got Jim Harbaugh, the coach of Michigan football, marching today. Michigan lost at #10 Ohio State 6239, denying Michigan a chance to play in the Big Ten Championship Game. [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. In January 2009, Harbaugh was confirmed to have been interviewed by the New York Jets for the head coach position,[115] although the job was eventually offered to Rex Ryan. With USC being the favorite by 41 points, it was statistically the greatest upset in college football history. In a rivalry game against Michigan State, the Wolverines struggled to slow down the Mel Tucker-led Spartans, falling 27 . Harbaugh was named the winner of the Woody Hayes Coach of the Year Award.[119]. 1, chose instead to keep the No. On October 6, 1984, a 197 loss to Michigan State in the fifth game of the season, Harbaugh sustained a badly broken left arm in the third quarter when he dove for a loose ball and collided with Spartan linebacker Thomas Tyree. [124][125] Smith began 2012 with a 62 record as a starter before suffering a concussion in the following game. Jim Harbaugh - Pro-Football-Reference.com "[21] After spring practice, Schembechler announced his depth chart with Harbaugh as his No. 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. Born in Toledo, Ohio on December 23, 1963, Harbaugh is the son of Jacqueline M. "Jackie" (ne Cipiti) and Jack Harbaugh. He and his older brother, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh, became the first pair of brothers to serve as head coaches in NFL history. 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. [118] Second year starting quarterback Andrew Luck was the runner-up to for the Heisman Trophy, the second year in a row that the runner-up was from Stanford. [77] During the 1998 season with Baltimore, Harbaugh played in 14 games and started 12, with a 57 record as starter in a 610 season for the Ravens. [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. In 52 carries, Harbaugh rushed for 235 yards and two touchdowns. In the 5731 loss to defending champion St. Louis Rams, Harbaugh was 27-for-40 for 348 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception and was sacked 3 times for 15 yards. Jim Harbaugh Quarterback. Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, as well as other members of his coaching staff, were linked to several NFL teams this offseason, but for the former San Francisco 49ers head coach, that's a good sign. Until the 2019 season, in which the 49ers went 133 and advanced to Super Bowl LIV, the 49ers had losing seasons every year following Harbaugh's departure. For Jim Harbaugh and Michigan, Wisconsin is the ultimate - mlive 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. 2 in the final AP and UPI polls. He was sacked 43 times for 210 yards and rushed 277 yards over 60 carries. Michigan has made a habit of hiring "Michigan men," a trend that continues with Jim Harbaugh as coach. [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 finally conquers Ohio State, altering his career as However, Michigan State was ranked No.. With 17 seconds left, Chris Penn caught Harbaugh's attempt at a game-winning touchdown pass albeit slightly outside the back of the end zone. [65], On April 7, 1994, Harbaugh signed with the Indianapolis Colts. 21 Minnesota to open the season with a primetime, ranked-on-ranked matchup, there's a series of questions about the Wolverines ability to beat a ranked team on the. Jim Harbaugh has something of a penchant for making position switches among his players wherever he goes. Harbaugh was named the head football coach at Stanford University in December 2006, replacing Walt Harris. Harbaugh finished the game with 20 of 40 passes completed for 178 yards. [34], In the final three games of the 1985 regular season, Harbaugh completed 41 of 50 passes for 706 yards, nine touchdowns, and no interceptions. [166] By winning the award, Michigan became the first school to win both the AP coach of the year in men's basketball (Juwan Howard) and football since the football award was established in 1998. He held the career NCAA Division I-A passing efficiency record (149.6) for 12 years. [54] After a three-game losing streak, Harbaugh won the final game of the season (and his final game with Baltimore) on December 27, 1910 over the Detroit Lions with 17 of 26 passes completed for 141 yards and a touchdown. With new coach Lindy Infante, Indianapolis again finished 97 and made the playoffs in 1996 with Harbaugh as signal caller. In the fourth game of the season, he broke his own Michigan school record with 310 passing yards in Schembechler's 200th career victory, a 3417 victory over Wisconsin. 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. Making matters worse, Harbaugh's only bowl. Jim Harbaugh record vs. Ohio State: History of Michigan's struggles [70], In the regular season finale on December 23, Harbaugh's 32nd birthday, Indianapolis clinched a playoff berth with a 107 win over the New England Patriots. It is appropriate that he should be the main character of Michigan's most recent win over Ohio State, the kind. [206] Michigan offensive coach Josh Gattis separately thanked Harbaugh and his family for their impact on African American coaches and players, stating "in challenging times of racial inequality and injustice I am even more thankful for the Harbaugh Family!" The first 11 win season in program history earned the Cardinal a #4 BCS ranking and a BCS bowl invitation to the Orange Bowl. [56] His 62.4% completion rate earned him the team record for single-season completion percentage. "[10], As a true freshman in 1982, Harbaugh, at age 18, and junior Dave Hall were backups to quarterback Steve Smith, who had broken Michigan's single season record with 2,335 yards of total offense in 1981. In January, Michigan confirmed that Harbaugh would be returning to Ann Arbor for his ninth season as head coach after reports linked him to several NFL teams, including the Denver Broncos. Jim Harbaugh has an Ohio State-sized problem. [153][154], Michigan began the 2018 season ranked 14 in the AP poll. In seven seasons, Harbaugh has led the Wolverines to a 61-24 record with a 42-17 mark in Big Ten play. Jim Harbaugh, Football All-American - University of Michigan Athletics [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. [52] Chicago finished the season 115 like the year before, but in second place in the NFC Central. [140] York claims Harbaugh and the 49ers agreed to mutually part ways immediately after a win over the Arizona Cardinals in the final week of the regular season. When his father became defensive coordinator at Stanford, he transferred to Palo Alto High School, graduating in 1982. He served as the head coach of the San Diego Toreros (20042006), the Stanford Cardinal (20072010), and the NFL's San Francisco 49ers (20112014). Harbaugh's guarantee proved valid as the Wolverines defeated the Buckeyes, 2624. From there, the amount owed decreases to $2.25 million in 2023, $1.5 million in 2024 and just $750,000 in 2025. In his first year as the Michigan head coach, Harbaugh guided the Wolverines to a 10-3 record, including a 41-7 win . [37], In 1986, his final season at Michigan, Harbaugh started all 13 games at quarterback for the 1986 Michigan Wolverines football team that compiled an 112 record, lost to Arizona State in the 1987 Rose Bowl, and finished the season ranked No. [145], On September 3, 2015, Harbaugh lost his first game as head coach of Michigan, a 2417 road loss against Utah. Would Jim Harbaugh be a fit for the Jacksonville Jaguars? 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. 6 in the AP Poll. Meyer's 2018 team beat Michigan 62-39. On 8-for-14 passing, Harbaugh passed for 67 yards and an interception. [54] However, San Diego lost their next game to Harbaugh's former team, the Indianapolis Colts, 2719. Jim Harbaugh has finally done it, y'all. [135] It was the first time that the opposing teams' head coaches in the Super Bowl were brothers; the Ravens won the game with a score of 3431 despite a third quarter comeback by the 49ers. [155] The next week, the Wolverines beat rival Michigan State 217, moving to 5th in the AP Poll. Harbaugh became the first Michigan coach to lose his first four starts against the Buckeyes. [194], In 2018, Harbaugh portrayed himself on the Comedy Central series Detroiters in the episode "Little Caesars". verbal exchange with Carroll following that game, Harbaugh and Carroll would go on to speak favorably about each other as NFL coaches. [119] He succeeded Jim Tomsula, who was interim head coach for only the last game of the preceding season after succeeding the fired Mike Singletary. Chicago regressed to a 511 record in 1992, and the team fired coach Ditka afterwards. Getty Images It is the only team in the nation ranked in the top nine. From his second marriage to Sarah Feuerborn Harbaugh (m. 2008),[184] he has two daughters, Addison and Katherine, and two sons, Jack (named after his grandfather) and John (named after his uncle). Ohio State-Michigan: Jim Harbaugh finally beat Ohio State - For The Win [133] Harbaugh's quarterback decision was on display in the first game of the playoffs. "[20] In the 1984 spring game, Harbaugh impressed observers as he completed 17 of 26 passes for 161 yards and an interception. 10 Gators show true progress in win over No. It was the Colts first trip back to Baltimore after the team left it for Indianapolis. [73] For the season, he was voted to the Pro Bowl, was named Comeback Player of the Year and AFC Player of the Year. [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). [28] He also led the nation with a 163.7 passing efficiency rating in 1985. [28], By April 1985, Harbaugh's arm had healed, and he completed 10 of 16 passes for 146 yards in the annual spring game. [23] The Detroit Free Press praised Harbaugh for "pinpoint passing" that "kept Miami's defense on the run. Harbaugh is second in the Bears' record book for completions with 1,023, while Jay Cutler holds the record with 1,034. [49] During the 1987 season, playing under head coach Mike Ditka, Harbaugh completed only one of 15 passes in an August 27 exhibition game against the St. Louis Cardinals. On Friday, it was announced that. James Joseph Harbaugh (/ h r b /; born December 23, 1963) is an American football coach and former quarterback, who is the current and 20th head football coach of the Michigan Wolverines. Harbaugh performed well in the annual spring game in April 1983, completing 10 of 15 passes for 116 yards. [100][101] In that game, Harbaugh completed 25 of 35 passes for 222 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception and was sacked 3 times for 27 yards. [52] But he strained his right knee after being sacked six times and left the Week 14 (December 3) game against the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter. Jim Harbaugh Record At Michigan - Hanna Guzman Blogs So against. James Joseph Harbaugh (/hrb/; born December 23, 1963) is an American football coach and former quarterback, who is the current and 20th head football coach of the Michigan Wolverines. 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. 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." He becomes the sixth former Michigan football player to be named the leader of college football's winningest program. Zurbrugg has emerged as a good prospect. LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - For all Jim Harbaugh has accomplished in seven years as Michigan's head coach, he has a mere 3-4 record against Michigan State. 3) lost to a Washington team that finished the season ranked No. Harbaugh returned to the college ranks in 2004 as the head coach at the University of San Diego. Jim Harbaugh, was named the 20th coach in University of Michigan football history on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014. [26][27] Harbaugh completed 60 of 111 passes for 718 yards, three touchdowns and five interceptions during his shortened 1984 season. Jim Harbaugh says he'll return to Michigan after talks with Vikings [63], In 1993, Chicago went 79. Jim Harbaugh might finally reach football summit with Michigan 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. Schembechler said after the game, "We've been happy with Jim all spring. In his seven-year tenure so far at Michigan, Harbaugh has compiled a 61-24 record. He first became a regular starting quarterback in 1990 with Chicago. But he is 0-5 against the Buckeyes. which would be a record at the NFL Scouting Combine. [5] His mother is of half-Sicilian and half-Polish ancestry and his father is of Irish and German ancestry. [90] Harbaugh next started a game on Week 9 (November 7) and completed 25 of 39 passes for 235 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions and rushed 14 yards in 2 carries in a 3317 loss to defending champion Denver Broncos. 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. Jim Harbaugh and Michigan football disappointed fans yet again on Saturday. University of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said he doesn't plan to seek another NFL head coaching job. It was Pete Carroll's first November loss as USC head coach. 5 in the AP poll. When the team won the 2001 and 2002 IRL championship, the team, which had the option of going to No. [19] In April 1984, Schembechler said, "Harbaugh is coming along pretty well. [28] His 2,729 passing yards set a Michigan season record that stood until 2002. Harbaugh lost to his brother, John, and the . [36] For the season as a whole, he completed 145 of 227 passes for 1,976 yards, 18 touchdowns and six interceptions. Harbaugh is the second-fastest coach to 20 wins at Michigan trailing only Yost. [1], In February 1982, Harbaugh committed to play football for Bo Schembechler's Michigan Wolverines football team. Jim Harbaugh and the uncomfortable truth of his Michigan football tenure [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. 2 in both the AP and UPI polls. John Carney missed a game-tying 36-yard field goal. [191][192][193], In November 2012, Harbaugh had a cardioversion procedure to correct an arrhythmia (i.e., an abnormal heartbeat rhythm). Nearing the end of his seventh year at Michigan, Harbaugh has posted a terrific 59-23 record. Jim Harbaugh's Michigan program sits at No. [138][139] New head coach Jim Tomsula was fired after just one season in which the 49ers finished 511. Harbaugh played for the junior league Ann Arbor Packers and then for Tappan Junior High before moving on to Pioneer High School. [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. He had 12 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in passing, was sacked 23 times for 145 yards, and rushed 172 yards on 40 carries. For his NFL career, Harbaugh played in 177 league games with 140 starts. [94], Following an 88 season in 1999, San Diego finished 115 in 2000 with a rotation of Ryan Leaf, Harbaugh, and Moses Moreno as starters. Jim Harbaugh adds Michigan alum, NFL coordinator to 2023 staff 1 quarterback. Not only was Michigan's 42-27 win over Ohio State the first time they've beaten the Buckeyes since 2011,. John and Jim Harbaugh are the first pair of brothers to serve as NFL head coaches in the same season.[123]. "[198], Harbaugh has also stated his opposition to abortion. Harbaugh has guided the Wolverines to a 49-22 overall record and 34-16 Big Ten record during his six seasons leading the Michigan football program. Jim Harbaugh sees great success on and off of the field. Signed as the backup to Ryan Leaf, Harbaugh played most of the 1999 season after Leaf sustained a season-ending injury in training camp. Harbaugh was the co-owner of Panther Racing in the IndyCar Series. [93] After failing to make a passing touchdown for three games, Harbaugh made two passing touchdowns and just one interception on 23-for-36 passing over 325 yards in San Diego's 2320 win over the Oakland Raiders on the home finale on December 26 (Week 16). Harbaugh completed 15 of 23 passes for 239 yards and a touchdown. Monday: Harbaugh signs an agreement to be the 20. "[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. [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. Sunday: Harbaugh and the 49ers mutually agree to go separate ways after San Francisco ends its regular season with a home victory over Arizona. 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. [150] Three weeks later, Michigan defeated Michigan State on the road, its first victory in East Lansing since 2007. Harbaugh completed 19 of 29 passes with two interceptions.[40]. Jim Harbaugh continues to have an awful record against Michigan's [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. 1 in both the AP and UPI polls. [174], The Wolverines continued their winning streak on October 29 by defeating Michigan State 297, to reclaim the Paul Bunyan Trophy. Jim Harbaugh hires Mike Mallory. Coming off a 2-4 season in 2020, Harbaugh took a pay cut and decreased his base salary from . In the 2012 season, Harbaugh resolved a quarterback controversy by replacing incumbent starter Alex Smith with backup Colin Kaepernick. As the Vikings gauge Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh's interest in their head coaching opening including an interview scheduled for Wednesday in the Twin Cities here are five things to know about Harbaugh's previous stint in the NFL as head coach of the 49ers from 2011-2014: 1. [81], Harbaugh then sat out two games and played as Zeier's backup for Weeks 7 (October 18) and 8 (October 25). He did the impossible. In 1994, Harbaugh appeared as a cowboy in the Western/science fiction show The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. Harbaugh completed 15 of 37 passes for 188 yards. I just think Jim Harbaugh needs time to implement his system Holly Anderson (@HollyAnderson) October 30, 2021 In year 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. [170], The 2022 Wolverines began the season ranked sixth and eighth in the coaches' and AP polls, respectively. 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. On December 13, 2009, Harbaugh was rewarded with a three-year contract extension through the 2014 season. ", "Reflecting on Jim Harbaugh's tenure: Why firing the 49ers head coach is a massive mistake", "49ers, Jim Harbaugh Mutually Agree to Part Ways", "Jim Harbaugh: 'I felt like the 49er hierarchy left me', "Jim Harbaugh Named Michigan Head Football Coach", "Despite tirade, Jim Harbaugh notches first win as Michigan coach", "Michigan runback sets pace in rout of N'western", "Ohio State at Michigan Box Score, November 28, 2015", "Stellar Seniors Lead Wolverines to Citrus Bowl Triumph", "Michigan vs. Rutgers - Game Recap - October 8, 2016 - ESPN", "No. With 4 of 9 passes completed for 59 yards, Harbaugh led a drive for a Matt Stover first quarter field goal. 6 Michigan Wolverines lost their undefeated record Saturday to rival Michigan State 37-33. [54], Indianapolis fell to 313 in 1997. Completing 20 of 30 passes, he threw for 225 yards and a touchdown.[71]. Michigan's Jim Harbaugh draws outrage over pro-life remarks [168] Although he never interviewed with the Raiders, Harbaugh did interview with the Minnesota Vikings in late January and was a lead candidate for a head coaching job. 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. 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. 30 2021 in East Lansing Mich. On September 12, Michigan won, 357, against Oregon State, giving Harbaugh his first win as Michigan's head coach. Mike Mallory is a long-time NFL special teams coordinator, and at Michigan, he is expected to assist as a special teams analyst the Wolverines' special teams are managed and coordinated by Jim Harbaugh's son, Jay Harbaugh.. Mallory brings decades of NFL experience with him to Michigan from 2008 to 2022 Mallory saw action on NFL sidelines with the . [162] Michigan, led by Harbaugh, finished the regular season 111. In an emotional moment, Harbaugh presented Johnny Unitas with the game ball. [7][8], Harbaugh received a Bachelor of Arts with a major in communication from the University of Michigan in 1986.