October 17, 2024

Dan Orlovsky: Michigan should fire Jim Harbaugh if expectation is to beat Ohio State


Jim Harbaugh’s future at Michigan should depend on the university’s expectations of the football program, according to ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky. The former Detroit Lions quarterback appeared on ESPN’s morning program, “Get Up,” on Monday, saying Harbaugh should be fired if Michigan expects him to compete against the nation’s top programs. The Wolverines (9-3) are coming off a 56-27 loss to Ohio State on Saturday, dropping their record to 0-5 against the Buckeyes under Harbaugh, including three losses by more than 20 points. “If the expectation is to be a really good top-15 program and win 10 games a year, then absolutely don’t get rid of Jim Harbaugh, because he has done that,” Orlovsky said. “But if the expectation is to win national championships and beat your No. 1 rival, then what are we talking about? If you are going to try and say we are going to be the…

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