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Michigan is ready to fight the Big Ten for punishing their head coach.
On Friday afternoon, the Big Ten suspended Jim Harbaugh for the remainder of the college football season due to a sign-stealing scandal involving a low-level staffer.
Via ESPN
The Big Ten has suspended Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh for the remainder of the regular season as the league disciplines the program under its sportsmanship policy amid the ongoing NCAA investigation into the school’s alleged in-person sign-stealing ring.
The decision was announced Friday afternoon as the third-ranked Wolverines (9-0) head to No. 10 Penn State (8-1) for a critical road game on Saturday.
The suspension for Harbaugh only bans him from the sideline on gameday, as he’s allowed to coach the team the remainder of the week.
The Big Ten admitted that they had no evidence Harbaugh knew of the sign-stealing scheme but still felt he was responsible for the organization.
Hours after the suspension announcement, Michigan went to court to file for a temporary restraining order to allow Harbaugh to coach against Penn State on Saturday afternoon.
Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Board of Regents have filed for a temporary restraining order in Washtenaw County Circuit Court. Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti and the Big Ten are defendants. The listed judicial officer is Judge Timothy P. Connors. W/@DanMurphyESPN pic.twitter.com/wNoxYEspPQ
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) November 11, 2023
Jim Harbaugh's request for a temporary restraining order is being heard by Judge Timothy Connors — who is also listed as a lecturer for the Michigan law school.
— Dan Murphy (@DanMurphyESPN) November 11, 2023