Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 26-0. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)APIt is being reported that Michigan is preparing a five-year, $55-million contract extension for coach Jim Harbaugh, according to Sports Illustrated.
The $11-million yearly salary bump, however, is caught on a snag. Richard Johnson of SI reports is Michigan wants a commitment from the coach – in writing – that he will not pursue an NFL job in “this cycle.”
Harbaugh, who has an 87-25 record in nine years at Michigan, has taken the Wolverines to three straight College Football Playoff appearances. No. 1-ranked Michigan faces No. 4 Alabama on Jan. 1 at the Rose Bowl.
However, it hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows for Harbaugh at Michigan. He serves a self-imposed three-game suspension related to NCAA violations that occurred during the COVID-19 dead period. That was followed by the Michigan sign-stealing operation, which resulted in another three-game suspension.
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