Nearly a decade ago, Jim Harbaugh returned to Ann Arbor to take the reins of his alma mater.
On Monday night, Harbaugh led the Michigan Wolverines to a 34-13 victory over the Washington Huskies to capture the College Football Playoff National Championship. After the game, Harbaugh celebrated with his players and his family. His daughter, Grace, has consistently supported the Wolverines since her father coached in Ann Arbor.
As confetti fell inside NRG Stadium in Houston, Grace took to social media to share her final message of support for Michigan.
“Go blue forever,” Grace captioned her post on her Instagram Stories.
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Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates with his family after winning the Big Ten Championship game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2023 in Indianapolis. (Robert Goddin-USA Today Sports)
Harbaugh’s future remains a topic of conversation even after Michigan’s victory. He has experience as an NFL coach and his name has been linked to multiple job offers at the professional football level.
Harbaugh also reportedly recently retained the services of Don Yee, Tom Brady’s former agent. Yee also helped negotiate Sean Payton’s lucrative deal with the Denver Broncos.
FORMER MICHIGAN STAFF SHOOTS GIF AFTER TEAM WINS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Michigan rushed for 303 yards against Washington, with Blake Corum leading the way with 134 yards rushing. Corum shared his belief that Harbaugh should be a highly sought-after coach.
“So who wouldn’t want it?” Corum said after Michigan’s win. “When things come up like that, you have to do what’s best for you. You have a great coach like that, everyone wants a piece of you.”
Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines gestures after the CFP National Championship game against the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium on January 8, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
The Tennessee Titans reportedly parted ways with Mike Vrabel on Tuesday, marking the sixth NFL head coaching start. But Harbaugh continued to deflect questions about whether he will make the jump to the NFL.
“I just want to enjoy this. I hope you give me that. Can a boy have that?” Harbaugh said after the game. “Does it always have to be: ‘What’s next, what’s the future?'”
JJ McCarthy and head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate winning the CFP National Championship game on January 8, 2024 in Houston. (Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)
Harbaugh flirted with the NFL each of the last two years, but ultimately decided to stay at Michigan. The 60-year-old coach is reportedly worth $125 million for 10 years. Contract extension. The offer is believed to include a clause that would prevent Harbaugh from accepting a job at the NFL level for the 2024 season.
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The NCAA could still decide to punish Michigan for recruiting violations and the sign-stealing scandal that emerged during the season.
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