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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

The Michigan Wolverines and their coach Jim Harbaugh are celebrating an amazing victory! The team had an undefeated season and ended it with a stunning 34-13 triumph over the Washington Huskies at the CFP National Championship 2024 in Houston.

As the Michigan Wolverines clinched the national title, head coach Harbaugh whose net worth is currently $35 million, also hit a financial touchdown with massive earnings through multiple bonuses this season!

Jim Harbaugh earned $10 million this season!

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Jim Harbaugh, the head coach of Michigan Wolverines, was the highest-earning college football coach this season. He had a base salary of $7.63 million and received $3 million in bonuses. With his team’s win in the Big Ten title, he earned his first bonus of $500k. Then, with their appearance in the College Football Playoff, he earned another $500k bonus.

 

Michigan’s triumph in the Rose Bowl resulted in an additional $1.5 million being added to Jim Harbaugh’s retirement fund. Furthermore, they earned a $1 million bonus after their victory against the Huskies in Houston, which brought Harbaugh’s total earnings to a whopping $10 million. Moreover, Michigan has extended Harbaugh’s contract to ensure his continued presence at the university, adding another layer to the narrative.

Will the contract extension with a massive bonus make Harbaugh stay at Michigan?

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As previously reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the University is extending a tempting 10-year, $125 million contract to Harbaugh. The contract includes a unique provision that bars him from pursuing or considering NFL coaching opportunities for the 2024 season. Harbaugh, who boasts an impressive 87-25 record in nine seasons at Michigan, including an unblemished 13-0 mark this year, faces this substantial offer amid a season where he faced two three-game suspensions.

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Although Harbaugh’s existing contract spans until the 2026 season, his consistent mention in NFL coaching circles has led to this significant move. Notably, he has previously explored opportunities with the Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos.

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Earlier reports by Sports Illustrated’s Richard Johnson indicated Michigan’s prior offer of a five-year extension valued at $55 million, underscoring the escalating stakes in the ongoing negotiations, as the University seeks to solidify Harbaugh’s enduring commitment to his alma mater. The question that arises now is whether Harbaugh is willing to continue coaching at Michigan or not. However, this win-win scenario not only crowns Michigan as champions but also elevates Harbaugh’s status as a top-earning and successful coach in the league.

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