Michigan Signs Jim Harbaugh to Contract Extension Through 2026

Jim Harbaugh is staying in Ann Arbor.

After months of speculation over whether the Michigan head coach would make the move to the NFL or be fired, Harbaugh has reportedly agreed to a contract extension through 2026,

SOURCE: There is optimism inside Michigan that Jim Harbaugh's new deal will get wrapped up soon with an extension thru 2026.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) January 2, 2021

Harbaugh came to Michigan with much fanfare and high expectations, but the enigmatic former 49ers coach has failed to live up to the hype as the savior of the Wolverines program.

Harbaugh has gone 44-29 as the Wolverines coach — including going winless against Ohio State. Michigan finished their disappointing 2020 season at 2-4.

If Michigan extends Jim Harbaugh no one is allowed to call Ohio State-Michigan a rivalry anymore https://t.co/6AMrvKFrUI
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 2, 2021

After upsetting Clemson in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff, this is just another win for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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