After the report that Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh would be suspended the first three games of the 2023 season, in a self-imposed measure, it has gone from report to actuality.
Michigan athletics announced that Harbaugh is, indeed, being suspended three games to start off the 2023 season.
Full release:
The University of Michigan Athletic Department today (August 21) announced that it is self-imposing sanctions in an ongoing NCAA matter related to its football program.
Included in the self-imposed sanctions is a three-game suspension for Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, to be served during the opening three regular-season games of the 2023 season. The sanctions are in addition to previously imposed recruiting restrictions.
“While the ongoing NCAA matter continues through the NCAA process, today’s announcement is our way of addressing mistakes that our department has agreed to in an attempt to further that process,” said Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics. “We will continue to support coach Harbaugh, his staff, and our outstanding student-athletes. Per the NCAA’s guidelines, we cannot comment further until the matter is resolved.”
An announcement on interim coaching appointments will be made at a future date.
Stay tuned for more details as to who will coach the first three games.
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