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Dec 31, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh at the Rose Bowl coaches press conference at the Sheraton Grand Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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Dec 31, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh at the Rose Bowl coaches press conference at the Sheraton Grand Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jim Harbaugh‘s shift to the NFL seems almost urgent now as the discussion around his future continues to gain more momentum. The HC for the Michigan Wolverines conquered the CFP national championship this season by defeating the Washington Huskies by 34-13. And now that he’s fulfilled his purpose as a college football coach, he seems to have his sights set on the Super Bowl and the NFL.
The Michigan Wolverines have been a force to be reckoned with this season. They finished the season with 15 consecutive wins to their name and dominated the league throughout. While they defeated all the teams with sheer consistency, their rivalry with Ohio had that extra crisp in their journey. In the name of their famous rivalry, which is more commonly known as “The Game”, Michigan has consistently thrashed the Ohio State Buckeyes three years in a row. And while the fans have enjoyed it to the fullest, it seems as if Harbaugh’s success could be a hazard to Ryan Day’s future with Ohio.
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Stephen A. Smith terms Harbaugh’s transfer to the NFL as “critical” as it could be dangerous for Ryan Day’s career
On the latest episode of the ‘First Take’ show, Stephen A. Smith appeared as a guest to talk about Jim Harbaugh’s situation, which has had the entire world of college football divided. With Michigan fans hoping for Harbaugh’s extension, the rest of the fans want to see him in the NFL ring soon. In response to this, Smith took a shot at Ohio’s Ryan Day and said that it would be risky for his future with the team if Harbaugh chose to stay.
"I'm going to tell somebody that needs [Jim Harbaugh] to leave, Ryan Day at Ohio State… If Jim Harbaugh beats up on him one more time, he might be out of a job. He needs Jim Harbaugh to depart for the NFL because Michigan has smacked Ohio State around over the last three years.… pic.twitter.com/DQ5iTEYqAD
— Ben Axelrod (@BenAxelrod) January 9, 2024
Smith said, “I’m going to tell somebody that needs [Jim Harbaugh] to leave, Ryan Day at Ohio State… If Jim Harbaugh beats up on him one more time, he might be out of a job. He needs Jim Harbaugh to depart for the NFL because Michigan has smacked Ohio State around over the last three years. It’s just a fact.” Thus, he’s trying to insinuate that Ohio would be defeated yet again next season if Harbaugh extends his contract with Michigan. But that doesn’t seem as likely as Harbaugh is reportedly preparing to sign with the LA Chargers soon.
Harbaugh is reportedly in talks to sign with the LA Chargers and transfer to the NFL
With all these rumors and speculations surrounding Harbaugh’s future, several reports suggest that he has already made up his mind and will announce his decision soon. The Michigan HC has been interested in signing with the Chargers for quite a while and will have the Super Bowl in mind with the next step in his career. Insider sources have speculated that Harbaugh will most probably go through with the contract and will announce his decision very soon.
BREAKING NEWS 🚨: @UMichFootball Head Coach Jim Harbaugh is expected to become the next head football coach of the @chargers as early as next week CFB-Dawgs has learned.
Sources close to the situation tell CFB-Dawgs Harbaugh has been looking at real estate in the Los Angeles… pic.twitter.com/sttKZRz04k
— College Football Dawgs (@CFBDawgs) January 7, 2024
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Moreover, as the contract between the Chargers and Harbaugh continues to gain more traction, it has been revealed that Harbaugh has expressed interest in looking at real estate options near the state. With all these signs slowly indicating Harbaugh’s exit from Michigan, it is evident that he wants to move to the NFL and will most likely not accept the $125 million contract at the hands of the Wolverines.
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