October 26, 2024

What does Michigan football's blowout loss to Ohio State mean for Jim Harbaugh?


CLOSE Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Free Press writer Rainer Sabin answers three questions after No. 11 Michigan fell to No. 2 Ohio State, 56-27, Saturday. What does this loss mean for Jim Harbaugh? Jim Harbaugh has revitalized Michigan’s football program. The Wolverines again are a fixture in the polls. They are a good bet to win 10 games each season, too. But Harbaugh’s tenure in Ann Arbor remains stigmatized by his performance against Michigan’s greatest rival. Harbaugh is 0-5 against the Buckeyes and his teams have lost the last two games to Ohio State by a total of 52 points. The Buckeyes have prevented Harbaugh from achieving his biggest goals, barring Michigan from Big Ten championships and entry into the College Football Playoff. They have also reshaped the narrative about Harbaugh, who was once seen as a savior but now is viewed as a coach whose powers are limited. The…

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