Jim Harbaugh, Michigan agree on contract extension, will stay through 2025

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By Anthony Payero

(ANN ARBOR, Mich.) Jim Harbaugh signed a contract extension to stay at the University of Michigan, despite rumors of his departure, 247 Sports reported Friday. Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel confirmed the announcement, reporting the extension runs through the 2025 season.

Harbaugh started the 2020 offseason with just one year left on his contract, saying last month he was all-in on returning to lead the Wolverines, according to ESPN. His new contract goes into effect on Jan. 11.

"I continue to believe that Jim is the right man to lead our program in pursuit of Big Ten and CFP championships," Manuel said. "Our program didn't achieve at a level that anyone expected this year, but I know those setbacks will drive the coaches, players and staff moving forward. Jim is a tireless worker and competitor. Following the completion of the season we talked for many hours on what it will take for Jim to lead and get us back on the right trajectory."

Michigan had a horrid 2020 season, with a 2-4 record in Harbaugh's sixth year as head coach. This was the school's first losing record since 2014. Harbaugh has led the team through 49 wins and 22 losses in his time at Michigan.

"My thanks to Athletic Director Warde Manuel for the trust that he has shown in allowing me to continue to coach the University of Michigan football team, and to President Mark Schlissel and the Board of Regents for their on-going support," Harbaugh said. "My additional thanks to Doug Gnodtke, our football staff and those departments on campus who continue to support our mission. Over the past few weeks, Warde and I had discussions that have been honest, open, insightful and constructive in moving our football program forward. Discussions that I look forward to continuing over the months and years ahead. We have a plan."

Michigan named Harbaugh the 20th coach in the football team's history back in 2014. He became the sixth Michigan football player chosen to lead the Wolverines in the position.

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