On December 14, in a 410 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Harbaugh threw his first NFL passes, completing 8 of 11 (72.7%) for 62 yards, was sacked 3 times for 30 yards, and rushed 15 yards on three carries. "[198], Harbaugh has also stated his opposition to abortion. 6 Michigan Wolverines lost their undefeated record Saturday to rival Michigan State 37-33. While Harbaugh has compiled a gaudy overall record, his Wolverines were often thought to be . His father was a football coach for 18 years, including 14 years as head coach at WKU.[7]. On December 30, 2014, Harbaugh was introduced by the University of Michigan as the school's new head football coach. "[20] In the 1984 spring game, Harbaugh impressed observers as he completed 17 of 26 passes for 161 yards and an interception. After No. [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. [81], Harbaugh then sat out two games and played as Zeier's backup for Weeks 7 (October 18) and 8 (October 25). After the game, coach Schembechler noted, "Harbaugh is a fresh talent who'll be all right, but he has a lot to learn. 3) lost to a Washington team that finished the season ranked No. in communications from Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts in 1986. You never know for sure with Harbaugh's younger brother, Jim, who once again interviewed for an NFL job this season after leading Michigan to the College Football Playoff in January -- and. [33], On November 23, 1985, Harbaugh led Michigan to a 2717 victory over Ohio State. In 52 carries, Harbaugh rushed for 235 yards and two touchdowns. 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. [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. However, the head coach's record against the Michigan program's. [189], On October 30, 2005, Harbaugh was arrested for DUI after running a stop sign in Encinitas, California. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh hugs quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) on the field after defeating Ohio State on Nov. 26, 2022. Jim Harbaugh's Michigan program sits at No. Although Jim I know, and he's been on the right side of this issue for quite some time. 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. During Harbaugh's fifth season, the Wolverines lost to Wisconsin 3514 and to Penn State 2821, both on the road. [54], Referee Ed Hochuli called a controversial unnecessary roughness penalty against Joe Bowden in Baltimore's 1614 loss to the Tennessee Oilers for his hit on Harbaugh on a 2nd-and-24 play with Tennessee leading 1413 after his 9-yard scramble towards the sideline, ruling that Harbaugh was in bounds when hit. [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. [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. This was Michigan's first win over a top ten ranked team since 2008. [7], During his final eight seasons in the NFL (19942001), Harbaugh was an NCAA-certified unpaid assistant coach under his father Jack Harbaugh at Western Kentucky University (WKU). [124][125] Smith began 2012 with a 62 record as a starter before suffering a concussion in the following game. It was Pete Carroll's first November loss as USC head coach. The Chicago Bears selected Harbaugh in the first round of the 1987 NFL Draft. "[199] In July 2022, speaking at an anti-abortion event Harbaugh said, "Have the courage to let the unborn be born".[200][201][202]. 8 Michigan State came from 16 down in the second half to beat No. Michigan finished the season 94 overall. On 3rd-and-15 in the next series, however, Harbaugh was sacked and Baltimore was forced to punt, so the penalty didn't hurt the Oilers. Jim Harbaugh and the No. In 2006, USD again went 111, winning their second consecutive Pioneer League title in the process. 1, chose instead to keep the No. But. So against. [65], On April 7, 1994, Harbaugh signed with the Indianapolis Colts. When the team won the 2001 and 2002 IRL championship, the team, which had the option of going to No. [60] He completed 275 of 478 (57.5%) passes for 15 touchdowns and 16 interceptions, was sacked 24 times (including a franchise-record 9 times on Oct 25 against Minnesota) for a loss of 163 yards, and rushed 338 yards on 70 carries. 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. [54][82] In the next game on Week 8 (November 1), Harbaugh improved in his first full game, with 27 of 34 passes completed over 243 yards for 3 touchdowns and 1 interception and 57 rushing yards in 10 carries. [171][172] They climbed into the top five in both polls as they opened the season with a seven-game winning streak, including a 2714 win at Iowa on October 1 - the program's first at Kinnick Stadium since 2005[173] - and a dominating 4117 win over previously unbeaten Penn State on October 15. [74] Defending AFC Champion Pittsburgh Steelers defeated Indianapolis in the Wild Card round 4214 as Harbaugh completed only 37.5% of his passes (12 of 32) for 134 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. "[35] Harbaugh completed 16 of 19 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns. The current four-game skid under Jim Harbaugh . There's kind of a battle in there. [141] Harbaugh, however, later said: "I didn't leave the 49ers. [52], The Ravens opened a new stadium for 1998, Ravens Stadium at Camden Yards (renamed M&T Bank Stadium in 2003). At first glance, Harbaugh's Michigan career appears to be a success. [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. 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. Michigan coach goes for laughs on 'Detroiters', "Leaders Council - LSC's Campaign for Justice", "Jim Harbaugh speaks in D.C. on behalf of legal aid for underprivileged", "Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh discusses coronavirus in interview, shifts conversation to abortion", "Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh Speaks at Anti-Abortion Event", "Michigan's Jim Harbaugh: 'Have the courage to let the unborn be born', "Michigan coach Harbaugh, Fr. After defeating Hawaii in the opening game of the 2016 season, Michigan was ranked No. If Harbaugh wants to return to the NFL as a head coach, it won't cost much to buy . [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. He enjoyed a tremendous four-year stay with the San Francisco 49ers from 2011-14, posting a 44-19-1 record while leading the team to . In his first year as the Michigan head coach, Harbaugh guided the Wolverines to a 10-3 record, including a 41-7 win . 49ers landed a dynamic quick-fix artist. 1. [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. Harbaugh completed 19 of 29 passes with two interceptions.[40]. [128][129] Smith was medically cleared to play the day before the next game, but Harbaugh chose not to rush him back and again started Kaepernick, who threw and ran for a touchdown in a 3121 win over the New Orleans Saints. Three weeks later, the 51 Wolverines faced the No. [86] Harbaugh started the Week 4 (October 3) game against the Kansas City Chiefs completing 6 of 9 passes for 38 yards and an interception before leaving due to a bruised right elbow;[54][87] he missed the Week 5 (October 10) and Week 6 (October 17) games because of that injury and two broken ribs. 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 . He did the impossible. He has seven children. [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). [97] In Week 7 (October 15), an overtime 2724 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Harbaugh's second interception of the game, by Henry Jones, was in overtime and paved way for Steve Christie's game-winning field goal. Harbaugh had to be carried from the field on a stretcher and missed the remainder of the season. Harbaugh played in and started 15 games and completed 200 of 325 (61.5%) passes for 2,002 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. 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. [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. [136], The 49ers had an 88 season in 2014, failing to reach the playoffs for the first time under the Harbaugh era. Signed as the backup to Ryan Leaf, Harbaugh played most of the 1999 season after Leaf sustained a season-ending injury in training camp. He had 12 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in passing, was sacked 23 times for 145 yards, and rushed 172 yards on 40 carries. [114] Harbaugh never lost in USC's home stadium, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. [9] He came to Michigan with a "high school reputation as a slick California passer. Questions about his ability to win big games dogged him coming into this year, given his 1-4 record in bowl games . [165] Following the season he was named the Associated Press College Football Coach of the Year Award. In doing so, Harbaugh became the first NFL head coach to reach a conference championship game in each of his first three seasons. They would stay at that ranking after a 3120 win over Indiana that earned the Wolverines a share of the East Division title. Michigan's Jim Harbaugh touts surprise player emerging at cornerback. The Wolverines have lost 11 of their last 14 bowl games dating to the end of the 2003 season when they fell to USC in the Rose Bowl. 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. 1 on the Misery Index after Week 9 after the Wolverines blew a big lead and lost to their in-state rivals. He served as the head coach of the San Diego Toreros (20042006), the Stanford Cardinal (20072010), and the NFL's San Francisco 49ers (20112014). He also has a 1-9 record against AP Top 10 teams and a 0-4 record against Ohio State. [163] Michigan's lone loss came in a top-10 matchup on the road at Michigan State. [138][139] New head coach Jim Tomsula was fired after just one season in which the 49ers finished 511. [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. 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. [62] Harbaugh played all 16 games but started only 13 and had a 58 record as starter. Nearing the end of his seventh year at Michigan, Harbaugh has posted a terrific 59-23 record. Getty Images It is the only team in the nation ranked in the top nine. 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 [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. [25], After the loss to Washington, Harbaugh led Michigan to victories over Wisconsin (2014) and Indiana (146). Gattis credited Harbaugh for "the fairness and promotion of black coaches in leadership roles like David Shaw, Derek Mason, Willie Taggart, Jim Caldwell, Pep Hamilton" and himself. 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. [180], On December 31, the Wolverines lost their semifinal match to TCU, 51-45 to end the 2022 season 13-1. [66] He played and started in just nine games in the 1994 Colts season, completing 125 of 202 (61.9%) passes for 1,440 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. 7 for Harbaugh at Michigan, Harbaugh has had plenty of time. [17][18] Harbaugh completed his first pass for Michigan on November 5, 1983, in a 4210 victory over Purdue. Harbaugh was named the winner of the Woody Hayes Coach of the Year Award.[119]. "We have to respond. But he is 0-5 against the Buckeyes. [67], In 1995, Harbaugh achieved career highs in completion percentage (63.7%), passer rating (100.7), and touchdown passes (17) and led Indianapolis to the AFC Championship Game. [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. Most years, Michigan has been favored. 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. Not only was Michigan's 42-27 win over Ohio State the first time they've beaten the Buckeyes since 2011,. [117], The 2010 season brought more success for Harbaugh and the Cardinal. He pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless driving and was sentenced to three years of probation, a $1,300 fine and a drunken-driving educational program. [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. [195][196], Harbaugh has championed equal access to justice for Americans through his involvement with the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). Jim Harbaugh and Michigan football disappointed fans yet again on Saturday. Jim Harbaugh has hired yet another former NFL coordinator to his staff the 2023 Wolverine coaching staff may be the best that we have seen in quite some time. He also finished second in the country in passing efficiency behind Heisman Trophy winner Vinny Testaverde. Jim Harbaugh, was named the 20th coach in University of Michigan football history on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014. [28] He also led the nation with a 163.7 passing efficiency rating in 1985. [88][89] Harbaugh returned in Week 7 (October 24) in a 313 loss to the Green Bay Packers as backup to starter Erik Kramer; both quarterbacks threw 3 interceptions each. San Diego took a 1312 lead with 5:47 left after Harbaugh made a 21-yard touchdown pass to Freddie Jones, but failed the two-point conversion attempt paving the way for the Raiders' Sebastian Janikowski to kick the winning field goal with 13 seconds left. [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. 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). [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. 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. The Wolverines then lost to the Florida Gators 4115 in the Peach Bowl, finishing with another 103 season.[156]. 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. [170], The 2022 Wolverines began the season ranked sixth and eighth in the coaches' and AP polls, respectively. 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. In a football program renowned for its rich history of great quarterbacks, Jim Harbaugh stands out as one of the finest. His brother, Ravens coach . After the game, Harbaugh praised the offensive line, noting, "I've never had more time to throw in my lifejunior high, high school. Harbaugh became the first Michigan coach to lose his first four starts against the Buckeyes. Since becoming the head coach for Michigan Harbaugh carries a 3-4 record against Michigan State. Prior to Saturday, Harbaugh's history in this game had to wear on him. The following year, the team improved to 111 and won the 2005 Pioneer Football League championship. Prior to Harbaugh's arrival, the 49ers had not had a winning season nor a playoff appearance since 2002. "[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]. [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. Mike Mallory, who spent last season as an assistant . [121][122] [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. Prior to the 2004 season, Harbaugh was named head football coach at the University of San Diego. February 28, 2023 12:21 pm ET. "[157] The Wolverines finished the season in the Citrus Bowl, where they lost to Alabama, 3516. 19 Florida, 417. He appears to see things many may not, and it's led to somewhat mixed results. [145], On September 3, 2015, Harbaugh lost his first game as head coach of Michigan, a 2417 road loss against Utah. However, persistent issues against top. Meyer's 2018 team beat Michigan 62-39. Michigan lost at #10 Ohio State 6239, denying Michigan a chance to play in the Big Ten Championship Game. [63], In 1993, Chicago went 79. His father, Jack Harbaugh, was a football coach, and the family lived in Ohio, Kentucky, Iowa, Michigan, and California. If that happens, it could be a season-altering blow. [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. [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. [50] During the regular season, he played in a reserve capacity in six games. 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 . 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. [162] Michigan, led by Harbaugh, finished the regular season 111. 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. As a fifth-year senior in 1986, he led Michigan to the 1987 Rose Bowl and was a Heisman Trophy finalist, finishing third. [12][13] Even as Smith struggled, coach Schembechler expressed a reluctance to play Harbaugh, saying, "To suddenly pull some freshman out of the bag, I don't think you can do that in today's football. As No. Harbaugh completed 18 of 26 passes for 174 yards and rushed 36 yards in 7 carries. Harbaugh was the co-owner of Panther Racing in the IndyCar Series. 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 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. [47], The Chicago Bears selected Harbaugh in the first round (26th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft. Harbaugh's 0-5 record against the Buckeyes is well documented, but his teams also are 3-2 against the Nittany Lions, 3-3 against the in-state Spartans, and 2-3 against the Badgers. [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. 2 in both the AP and UPI polls. 8 in the final AP Poll and No. Michigan has made a habit of hiring "Michigan men," a trend that continues with Jim Harbaugh as coach. [80] Coach Marchibroda again split quarterbacking duties in the following game on September 20, a 2410 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, with Harbaugh starting and Zeier taking over during the second quarter. On Friday, it was announced that. 6 in the AP Poll. 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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. 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.