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Jim Harbaugh Seeks Full Control in Contract Negotiations with Michigan

The national championship-winning coach demands an 'immunity clause' and a three-member arbitration panel to decide on his termination, amidst ongoing NCAA investigations.

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Jim Harbaugh reportedly doesn't want Michigan's athletic director to have the power to fire him "for cause." He wants a panel to decide. (Credit: Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Jim Harbaugh, the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, is in contract negotiations with the university following a national championship win, while also considering options in the NFL.
  • Harbaugh is reportedly demanding full control over his job, seeking to remove the athletic director's power to fire him 'for cause' and instead wants a three-member arbitration panel to make such decisions.
  • Harbaugh's contract demands also include an 'immunity clause' protecting him from termination due to any findings from ongoing NCAA investigations into the football program.
  • Harbaugh is also seeking a delay in the start date of the new contract to maintain a lower buyout that NFL teams would have to pay if they decide to hire him, while the university is pushing for an increased buyout.
  • Harbaugh faces Level I violation charges related to alleged non-disclosure during investigations into Level II violations in 2020 and 2021, and served a suspension in 2023 for the former case and received a Big Ten suspension for the latter, missing six games in the national title-winning season.