NCAA Gives Former Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh A Four-Year Suspension For Recruiting Violations

The NCAA announced a four-year show-cause order for former Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh. 

The suspension comes from Harbaugh having illegal contact with recruits and players while access was restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The ban keeps Harbaugh from college athletics through the 2028 season. If a team hires Harbaugh and brings him back to college football, they must suspend him for the first full season. Following the suspension he would still be barred from athletics-related activities including team travel, practice, video study, recruiting and team meetings until the order expires.

Harbaugh left Michigan after winning a National Championship last season and became the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.

 

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