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Turns out Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh was on the brink of securing a massive contract extension that would have made him the highest-paid coach in the Big Ten.
Negotiations, as reported by The Athletic, were in full swing, with both parties aiming to seal the deal before the month’s end. These discussions have now hit a roadblock.
Michigan is reportedly under NCAA launches an investigation into potential rules violations linked to sign stealing.
The investigation has cast a shadow over the contract negotiations. The school had high hopes of finalizing the deal, especially since Michigan had an idle week planned for the last weekend of October. However, these plans are now on hold, pending the outcome of the investigation.
For Harbaugh, who has previously toyed with the idea of jumping ship to the NFL, this situation makes things more complicated.
People are wondering if Harbaugh might be more tempted than ever to leave the world of college football, considering his ongoing battles with the NCAA.
It will be interesting to see how it plays out.