[138][139] On December 28, 2014, the 49ers announced that they had mutually agreed to part ways with Harbaugh as their head coach. When asked about the gap between the two schools, his reply was testy: "I'll answer your questions, not your insults. [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. On the same side of that coin, the details surrounding Weiss's firing remain murky at best. On December 13, 2009, Harbaugh was rewarded with a three-year contract extension through the 2014 season. "[24], In his second start, the Wolverines (ranked No. [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. 6 Michigan Wolverines lost their undefeated record Saturday to rival Michigan State 37-33. 2 in both the AP and UPI polls. [158][159] On November 28, 2020, Michigan hosted Penn State and for the first time in Michigan football history, lost to a team that was 05 or worse. 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. [155] The next week, the Wolverines beat rival Michigan State 217, moving to 5th in the AP Poll. 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. [102], Harbaugh played what would be his final career game in Week 11 (November 12), a 177 loss to the Miami Dolphins. [147] He finished his first season as the Wolverines' head coach with a 103 record, with losses against Utah, Michigan State, and Ohio State,[148] and a redeeming victory in the Citrus Bowl over No. 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. 2 in the final AP and UPI polls. [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. [54] In the final two drives of the game, Harbaugh made crucial first-down conversion passes of a 28-yard pass to Jermaine Lewis and 10- and 11-yard passes to Michael Jackson. In 2002, he returned to the NFL as the quarterbacks coach for the Oakland Raiders. He also rushed 110 yards on 19 carries. The 2001 Panthers, like the Chargers the year before, finished with a 115 record. Most years, Michigan has been favored. Ohio State's 62 points set a record for points against Michigan in regulation. Harbaugh became the first Michigan coach to lose his first four starts against the Buckeyes. [58] Due to a shoulder injury, Harbaugh sat out the last two games of the year as well as the playoffs.[59]. When his father became defensive coordinator at Stanford, he transferred to Palo Alto High School, graduating in 1982. "[142] He further added that the 49ers informed him that he would no longer be the 49ers coach after suffering a loss on December 14, but that he decided to remain as the team's head coach for the final two games of the season because "I wanted to finish what I startedwhat we started."[143]. 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. [81], Harbaugh then sat out two games and played as Zeier's backup for Weeks 7 (October 18) and 8 (October 25). [19] In April 1984, Schembechler said, "Harbaugh is coming along pretty well. 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 has led U-M to three 10-win seasons and has guided teams to five bowl games, including two New Year's Six bowls and three New Year's Day bowl games. [138][139] New head coach Jim Tomsula was fired after just one season in which the 49ers finished 511. Harbaugh was named the winner of the Woody Hayes Coach of the Year Award.[119]. He also made an appearance on the popular TV show Saved by the Bell in 1996, playing the cousin of the character Screech. Coach Schembechler said after the game that the 77-yard touchdown was "a play that took the starch right out of their sails. Harbaugh completed 19 of 29 passes with two interceptions.[40]. [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). [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. Harbaugh completed 18 of 26 passes for 174 yards and rushed 36 yards in 7 carries. In a football program renowned for its rich history of great quarterbacks, Jim Harbaugh stands out as one of the finest. [176], The Wolverines improved to 110 by defeating Illinois on a last-minute field goal, 1917, then won a second straight Big Ten East Division title with a 4523 victory over Ohio State. [22], In his first collegiate start, Harbaugh led the Wolverines to a 2214 upset victory over a Miami Hurricanes team that was led by Bernie Kosar, had won the 1983 national championship, and was ranked No. In the 2012 season, Harbaugh resolved a quarterback controversy by replacing incumbent starter Alex Smith with backup Colin Kaepernick. Harbaugh took 17 sacks for 72 yards and rushed 223 yards over 39 carries. Jim Harbaugh School: Michigan Position: QB Heisman Voting : 3rd in 1986 Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 1987 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears As Coach: 103-46 ( Full Record ) Jim Harbaugh Overview Jim Harbaugh NFL Stats On this page: Passing Rushing & Receiving Scoring Leaderboards, Awards, & Honors Full Site Menu Harbaugh's guarantee proved valid as the Wolverines defeated the Buckeyes, 2624. [165] Following the season he was named the Associated Press College Football Coach of the Year Award. 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. Jim Harbaugh James Joseph Harbaugh (Captain Comeback or Dog) Position: QB Throws: Right 6-3 , 215lb (190cm, 97kg) Born: December 23 in Toledo, OH (Age: 59-044d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 1x Pro Bowl 2011 AP Coach/Year 2011 PFWA Coach/Year 1995 PFWA Comeback Player 2011 SN Coach/Year 1995 UPI Off. It has to be equal and fair to all, and no one can be above the law. Prior to Saturday, Harbaugh's history in this game had to wear on him. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh hugs quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) on the field after defeating Ohio State on Nov. 26, 2022. On 8-for-14 passing, Harbaugh passed for 67 yards and an interception. 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. [121][122] 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. He had taken control of a 1-11 team in 2007 and turned it into a 12-1, Orange Bowl . 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. He was involved in recruiting 17 players on WKU's 2002 Division I-AA national champion team. [30], On October 26, 1985, Harbaugh set a school record with 283 passing yards in a 4215 victory over Indiana. Michigan won the game 3813, moving to No. By that time, coach Riley had relegated Harbaugh to emergency duty due to injuries including a mild hernia. [190] He initially pleaded not guilty, but later entered into a plea deal. I just think Jim Harbaugh needs time to implement his system Holly Anderson (@HollyAnderson) October 30, 2021 In year No. He's having a pretty good spring. On November 24, Harbaugh played his brother John and the Baltimore Ravens, losing the Thanksgiving showdown 166. 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. [194], In 2018, Harbaugh portrayed himself on the Comedy Central series Detroiters in the episode "Little Caesars". For the most part, Ohio State has trounced Harbaugh's Michigan teams. [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. [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. [161], On January 8, 2021, Michigan signed Harbaugh to a four-year contract extension through the 2025 season. 22-ranked Brigham Young University, leading Michigan to move into #22 in the A.P. [54] Chicago improved to 115 and won the NFC Central division, and Harbaugh passed for 2,178 yards with 180 of 312 (57.7%) passes completed for 10 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. He has won at least 10 games four times in seven seasons. 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. Through seven seasons, Harbaugh is 61-24 overall at Michigan and 42-17 in the Big Ten. [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 2021, Michigan beat Ohio State 42-27, bringing Harbaugh's overall record vs. Ohio State to 1-5. No coach in America was hotter than Stanford's Jim Harbaugh in 2011. However, on the eve of the regular season, the Lions cut him and traded for Ty Detmer. which would be a record at the NFL Scouting Combine. Chicago regressed to a 511 record in 1992, and the team fired coach Ditka afterwards. Harbaugh was quarterback coach for the Oakland Raiders in 2002 and 2003 under Bill Callahan. 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. Top 25. After the game, Harbaugh praised the offensive line, noting, "I've never had more time to throw in my lifejunior high, high school. The following year, the team improved to 111 and won the 2005 Pioneer Football League championship. After an infamous "What's your deal?" Miami's defense sacked Harbaugh five times, and Rich Owens strip-sacked Harbaugh at San Diego's 20-yard line. They lost their first game of the season against No. Harbaugh is in his fifth season at Michigan now, and the Wolverines have no Big Ten titles and or College Football Playoff appearances to show for it. 8 in the final AP Poll and No. Kaepernick set the record for rushing yards by a quarterback in any NFL game with his 181-yard outburst against Green Bay. Running back Toby Gerhart was named a Heisman Trophy finalist, finishing second to Mark Ingram II in the closest margin of voting in Heisman history. [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. [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. 3) lost to a Washington team that finished the season ranked No. [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. 2 AFC seed Steelers, he earned the nickname "Captain Comeback" (the second player to be so nicknamed after Roger Staubach) for his ability to win games in the fourth quarter when his team was significantly behind. That additional . This was Michigan's first win over a top ten ranked team since 2008. Michigan has made a habit of hiring "Michigan men," a trend that continues with Jim Harbaugh as coach. On the surface, Jim Harbaugh returning to the NFL makes sense. 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. [23] The Detroit Free Press praised Harbaugh for "pinpoint passing" that "kept Miami's defense on the run.