Overview
- On FS1’s The Herd on Wednesday, Colin Cowherd said Jim Harbaugh is the greatest coach in the history of football when college and NFL results are considered together.
- Cowherd argued Harbaugh is “5-for-5,” citing successful tenures at San Diego, Stanford, the 49ers, Michigan, and the Chargers.
- He contrasted Harbaugh with Bill Belichick’s reliance on Tom Brady, noted Nick Saban and Urban Meyer struggled in the NFL, and said Jimmy Johnson is the closest comparison.
- As evidence, he highlighted the Chargers’ 2024 season under Harbaugh: an 11–6 record, a playoff berth, and Justin Herbert’s career-high 101.7 passer rating.
- He also pointed to the Chargers’ fast 2025 start with wins over the Chiefs in Brazil in Week 1 and on the road against the Raiders in Week 2, a claim that is fueling debate over how to measure coaching greatness.