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. [54] Harbaugh's 1988 season completion percentage as a QB in the NFL was the lowest during his 15-year career at 48.5%. He becomes the sixth former Michigan football player to be named the leader of college football's winningest program. Harbaugh became the first Michigan coach to lose his first four starts against the Buckeyes. [116], In 2009, the Cardinal had a comeback season, finishing the regular season at 84, finishing #21 in the polls, and receiving an invitation to play in the 2009 Sun Bowl, the Cardinal's first bowl appearance since 2001. Jim Harbaugh bowl record: Michigan coach's woes continue with playoff 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. [56] His 62.4% completion rate earned him the team record for single-season completion percentage. Not only was Michigan's 42-27 win over Ohio State the first time they've beaten the Buckeyes since 2011,. "[21] After spring practice, Schembechler announced his depth chart with Harbaugh as his No. He is now the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, the team representing the University of Michigan.Before returning to Michigan, where he had played in college, he had coached the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League.Harbaugh is also a former NFL quarterback. 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 . 2 in both the AP and UPI polls. 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. Harbaugh had to be carried from the field on a stretcher and missed the remainder of the season. He also has a 1-9 record against AP Top 10 teams and a 0-4 record against Ohio State. After the game, Harbaugh praised the offensive line, noting, "I've never had more time to throw in my lifejunior high, high school. It was the first time Michigan had been ranked in the top five since the start of the 2007 season. Michigan's Jim Harbaugh says NFL interest a 'positive thing' The Wolverines jumped out to a big 10-point lead in the first quarter,. [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. That additional . Harbaugh completed 11 of 21 passes for 162 yards and two interceptions. Harbaugh passed for a career-high 3,121 yards with Chicago in 1991 and became the first Chicago quarterback since Vince Evans to start all 16 regular season games. ", "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. Jim Harbaugh's Michigan Wolverines Among Teams Seeking To - Forbes [190] He initially pleaded not guilty, but later entered into a plea deal. 6 in the AP Poll. During Harbaugh's childhood, the family moved frequently, as his father held assistant coaching positions at Morehead State (1967), Bowling Green (19671970), Iowa (19711973), Michigan (19731979), Stanford (19801981), and Western Michigan (19821986). [36] For the season as a whole, he completed 145 of 227 passes for 1,976 yards, 18 touchdowns and six interceptions. Michigan's Jim Harbaugh touts surprise player emerging at cornerback Jim Harbaugh Record, Statistics, and Category Ranks | Pro-Football He did the impossible. [167], In January 2022, reports emerged that Harbaugh would take the Las Vegas Raiders head coaching job if he was offered it. [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. [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. In the fourth quarter, Harbaugh completed a 77-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver John Kolesar, giving Michigan a 10-point lead with nine minutes remaining. In 1994, Harbaugh appeared as a cowboy in the Western/science fiction show The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. Prior to Saturday, Harbaugh's history in this game had to wear on him. He attended high school in Ann Arbor, Michigan and Palo Alto, California, when his father was an assistant coach at Michigan and Stanford, respectively. Jim Harbaugh and Michigan football disappointed fans yet again on Saturday. On December 13, 2009, Harbaugh was rewarded with a three-year contract extension through the 2014 season. 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. John and Jim Harbaugh are the first pair of brothers to serve as NFL head coaches in the same season.[123]. This was Michigan's first appearance in the AP Top 25 since 2013. Harbaugh played in and started 15 games and completed 200 of 325 (61.5%) passes for 2,002 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. [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. Three weeks later, the 51 Wolverines faced the No. For the season, Harbaugh completed 180 of 277 passes for 2,729 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. [33], On November 23, 1985, Harbaugh led Michigan to a 2717 victory over Ohio State. Do Michigan and Jim Harbaugh really struggle in big games? - WolverinesWire [153][154], Michigan began the 2018 season ranked 14 in the AP poll. [117], The 2010 season brought more success for Harbaugh and the Cardinal. 4 for its association with Harbaugh's career. Harbaugh completed 15 of 37 passes for 188 yards. 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. Riccardo urge 'courage' in defending unborn life", "Barack Obama praises Jim Harbaugh for marching, being on 'right side' of police brutality", "Jim Harbaugh on George Floyd: Justice must be 'equal and fair for all', "Jim Harbaugh 'very upset' by George Floyd murder", "Michigan football's Jim Harbaugh attends anti-police brutality march in Ann Arbor", "Gattis salutes Harbaugh family's 'impact' on black QBs, coaches", "Michigan Earns Share of East Division Title", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jim_Harbaugh&oldid=1139983006, He was selected by the AP and UPI as the second-team quarterback behind Testaverde on the. Harbaugh enters the 2021 Ohio State game 59-23 at Michigan. Jim Harbaugh finally conquers Ohio State, altering his career as Five things to know about Jim Harbaugh's tenure as 49ers coach 28 years after leaving Ann Arbor as a player, Jim Harbaugh returned to his alma mater as the head coach. Since becoming the head coach for Michigan Harbaugh carries a 3-4 record against Michigan State. [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. 7 in the final UPI Poll.[38]. [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!" Michigan has made a habit of hiring "Michigan men," a trend that continues with Jim Harbaugh as coach. Harbaugh is second in the Bears' record book for completions with 1,023, while Jay Cutler holds the record with 1,034. [52] Chicago finished the season 115 like the year before, but in second place in the NFC Central. Monday: Harbaugh signs an agreement to be the 20. He then closed out his NFL career with the Carolina Panthers in 2001, where he dressed for 6 games but didn't play. His father was a football coach for 18 years, including 14 years as head coach at WKU.[7]. At first glance, Harbaugh's Michigan career appears to be a success. This was the first time the 49ers had made the playoffs since 2002, generating widespread praise. [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. [19] In April 1984, Schembechler said, "Harbaugh is coming along pretty well. On Friday, it was announced that. 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Jim Harbaugh - Pro-Football-Reference.com Serving as an offensive consultant, he scouted and recruited high school student-athletes throughout several states including Florida, Indiana and Illinois. Jim Harbaugh's reworked contract at Michigan: Salary, buyout, incentive Chicago regressed to a 511 record in 1992, and the team fired coach Ditka afterwards. [165] Following the season he was named the Associated Press College Football Coach of the Year Award. [111][112] Although Stanford lost to USC in 2008, Harbaugh and the Stanford Cardinal upset USC at home again with a score of 5521 on November 14, 2009. [121][122] Jim Harbaugh NFL coaching record . It has lost every meeting with rival Ohio State, gone 1-4. You got Jim Harbaugh, the coach of Michigan football, marching today. [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. 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Coming off a 2-4 season in 2020, Harbaugh took a pay cut and decreased his base salary from . [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. 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. No coach in America was hotter than Stanford's Jim Harbaugh in 2011. Jim Harbaugh hires Mike Mallory. 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. Harbaugh's teams at Michigan have finished each season ranked in the national polls, including a No. The 49ers' season ended with a 2017 loss in overtime to the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants in the NFC Championship Game.