Jim Harbaugh Accepts Suspension, Will Not Coach vs. Ohio State Buckeyes

Michigan Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh has accepted his three-game suspension and will not be on the sidelines vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes

Matt Galatzan | Nov 17, 2023

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Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh was suspended for the final three games of the regular season last week, following the Big Ten's independent investigation into the team's alleged sign-stealing scandal.

Now, Harbaugh has elected to accept that suspension, and will no longer be seeking a temporary restraining order against the Big Ten, closing the conference's investigation, and keeping him off the sidelines for the final two games of the year.

In other words, Harbaugh will not be on the sidelines for 'The Game' vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes on Nov. 25.

Harbaugh will travel with the Wolverines for their trip to Maryland on Saturday, and be involved in game prep up until the Wolverines arrive to SECU Stadium to take on the Terrapins, according to reports from ESPN.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day and Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh / USA Today Sports

Michigan released a statement on Harbaugh accepting the suspension on Thursday, noting their intention to continue to cooperate with a separate investigation being led by the NCAA.

“This morning, the University, coach Harbaugh, and the Big Ten resolved their pending litigation," the school said. "The Conference agreed to close its investigation, and the University and coach Harbaugh agreed to accept the three-game suspension. Coach Harbaugh, with the University’s support, decided to accept this sanction to return the focus to our student-athletes and their performance on the field. The Conference has confirmed that it is not aware of any information suggesting Coach Harbaugh’s involvement in the allegations. The University continues to cooperate fully with the NCAA’s investigation.”

Without Harbaugh on the sidelines for their showdown with Penn State on Saturday, the Wolverines had by far their closest game of the season, winning 24-15 in Happy Valley.

Published Nov 17, 2023

MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan is the Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com, AllAggies.com, and the Managing Editor of BuckeyesNow.com and TheGroveReport.com He is also the Editor-In-Chief of RamDigest.com and TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels, including Twitter on @MattGalatzan For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com