Jim Harbaugh will not succes꧙sfully pull off an end-around in court.
Last week, the Big Ten announced that Harbaugh would be suspended for Michigan’s final three regular-season conference games after the program was embroiled in a sign-steal༺ing controversy.
Michigan unsuccessfully sought a temporary injunction that would have allowed Harbaugh to coach last Saturday against Penn State, which Michigܫan defeated 24-15, and there was set to be a court hearing Friday.
However, on Thursday, Michigan anno🔯unced it was givin𓂃g up the fight.
“This morning, the University, Coach Harbaugh, and the Big Ten resolved their꧋ pending litigation,” Michigan said in a statement.
“The Conference agreed to close its investigation, and the University and Coach Harbaugh agreed to accept the three-game suspension. Coach Harbaugh, with the University’s support, decided to accept this sanction to return the focus to our student-athletes and 𝓡their performance on the field.
“The Conference has confirmed ღthat it is not aware of any information suggesting Coach Harbaugh’s involvement in the allegations. The University continues to🦄 fully cooperate with the NCAA’s investigation.”
The ꦓremai🥂nder of Harbaugh’s suspension covers this week’s game against Maryland and next week’s rivalry matchup against Ohio State.
ꦫHe is still permitted to coach Michigan in practice during the week.
Michigan has been accused of a sign-stealing scheme that was allegedly led by former Marine Connor Stalions, who allegedly traveled to numerous futur𝄹e Michig♌an opponents for the purp💛oses of deciphering their offensive and❀ defensive signals.
While sign-stealing is not tꦕechnically illegal, NCAA bylaws have prohibited in-person advance⛄ scouting since 1994.
Stalions resigned from Michigan’s football program this month.
“I love the University of Michigan and its football program,” Stalions told The Athletic in a statement. “And I am extremely grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to work with the incredible student athletes, coach [Jim] Harbaugh and the other coaches that have been a part of the Michigan football family during my tenure.”