Jim Harbaugh will not coach Michigan vs. Ohio State after suspension. What we know

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Thu, Nov 16, 2023, 9:35 PM·4 min read

Jim Harbaugh will not be allowed on the sideline for the rest of Michigan football's regular season.

According to an announcement from the Big Ten Friday, Harbaugh was suspended for the final three games of the 2023 regular season. Harbaugh will be able to attend practices and other football activities other than the game.

Harbaugh will not be on the sideline for Michigan's final regular-season game against Ohio State Nov. 25 in Ann Arbor.

"The Big Ten Conference announced today that the University of Michigan has been found in violation of the Big Ten Sportsmanship Policy for conducting an impermissible, in-person scouting operation over multiple years, resulting in an unfair competitive advantage that compromised the integrity of competition," the Big Ten wrote in a statement.

"Big Ten Conference Agreement 10.01 states in part that “The Big Ten Conference expects all contests involving a member institution to be conducted without compromise to any fundamental element of sportsmanship. Such fundamental elements include integrity of the competition, civility toward all, and respect, particularly toward opponents and officials.”

"As a penalty imposed on the institution, the University football team must compete without its Head Football Coach for the games remaining in the 2023 regular-season, effective immediately. This disciplinary action shall not preclude the University or its football team from having its Head Football Coach attend practices or other football team activities other than the game activities to which it applies. For clarity, the Head Football Coach shall not be present at the game venue on the dates of the games to which this disciplinary action applies."

After scheduling a hearing to challenge the Big Ten's ruling, Harbaugh and Michigan officially accepted the coach's three-game suspension Thursday.

This just in from University of Michigan: Jim Harbaugh and the Big Ten have “resolved their pending litigation” as Harbaugh and the school have accepted his three game suspension.

He will not be on the field coaching Saturday, at Maryland or the next week vs. Ohio State. pic.twitter.com/7RGqDdOkYp
— Tony Garcia | Detroit Free Press (@RealTonyGarcia) November 16, 2023

"This morning, the University, Coach Harbaugh, and the Big Ten resolved their pending litigation," the University of Michigan said in a statement. "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."

Harbaugh will also not coach in Michigan's regular-season games against Penn State and Maryland.

Here's how Harbaugh did against Ohio State in his college football playing and coaching career.

How did Jim Harbaugh do as a Michigan quarterback against Ohio State?

Harbaugh never lost to Ohio State as Michigan's starting quarterback.

Harbaugh's first start against the Buckeyes came in 1985 where he led Michigan to a 27-17 win against Ohio State. He completed 16 of 19 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns.

In 1986, before he finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting behind Miami quarterback Vinny Testaverde and Temple running back Paul Palmer, Harbaugh led Michigan to a 26-24 win against Ohio State in Columbus. He completed 19 of 29 pass attempts for 261 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions.