Jim Harbaugh takes Chargers back to scene of his national championship for playoffs

The Los Angeles Chargers are heading to Houston to take on the Texans in the opening NFL wild-card game. A city that head coach Jim Harbaugh knows all too well.

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The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing for their first playoff game since 2022. After an 11-6 season, the Chargers grabbed the fifth seed in the AFC playoff picture and will meet the Houston Texans in the wild-card.

It's a trip to Houston, a trip that first-year head coach Jim Harbaugh knows all about. Harbaugh made that same trip last year and brought home the hardware for his Michigan Wolverines.

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Exactly a year ago to the week, Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan Wolverines won a national championship at NRG Stadium in Houston. Twelve months later, he’ll return to the same site for an NFL playoff game as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.
— Chris Hayre (@chrishayre) January 6, 2025

Just one year ago, Harbaugh was leading the Wolverines to a national championship victory over the Washington Huskies in the home of the Texans.

It appears that Harbaugh will once again have to turn NRG Stadium into his house by spoiling the AFC South champions parade.

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It's funny how much can change in a year. Harbaugh went from creating a dynasty in Michigan to leading the Chargers to the postseason in his first season in Los Angeles.

Saturday will be a full-circle moment for the Chargers headman. However, thoughts of a national championship are the furthest thing from Harbaugh's mind at the moment. Taking care of business on the road is the only thing on that football maniac's mind.

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