Michigan vs. Top 10 Opponents -(since 2012):Record: 1-14 pic.twitter.com/4VRCWpE1uz. The argument that Michigan struggles against ranked opponents, at least when its ranked, doesnt paint the entire picture. b20vbmV3cy9hLWxvb2stYXQtdGhlLWJpZy10ZW4tc3RhbmRpbmdzLXNpbmNl Last season, after Michigan football has secured a 42-27 victory against Ohio State, Jim Harbaugh called for the Wolverines to "move on with humble hearts," while saying there were things. He will likely be 3-13/14after the final polls come out this year. During the seven seasons that preceded Jim Harbaugh's tenure in Ann Arbor, Michigan football saw two coaches combine for a 46-42 overall record. Walker Carey (@walkerRcarey) October 30, 2021, The record speaks for itself. Over the second half of the season, Gattis proved to be a quality hire. Not a coincidence we sputter and don't score. 2016 was probably Michigan's best season against top opponents. About Saturday Tradition | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information. If we had an elite QB on the roster he would have played this year. Ever since arriving in Ann Arbor, Michigan football fans have been hit with annual Harbaugh-NFL rumors. Required fields are marked *. We all know Jim will be Michigans head coach in 2023; however, in 2024 and beyond there seems to be no real expectations. The Wolverines are an even 4-4 against the Spartans under Harbaugh. Without going back and looking at all 26 I can think of only TWO where Michigan came out in the 2nd half and outplayed (outscored) the other team: this year @PSU & the Orange Bowl vs. FSU. Michigan's record against top 10 opponents since 2012 is absolutely abysmal, sitting at 1-14. Harbaugh also knows from personal experience what it's like to lose at Iowa. 4 Michigan under the lights, and there is a lot of intrigue in this one, as the Wolverines will look to topple an MSU team led by Mel Tucker for the first time, and Michigan State will . Play selection (for the most part) was decent. In 2016, Iowa took down a Harbaugh-led Michigan team, ranked No. Design by Human Element, Harbaugh's Record against the Ranked (and Bowl Games): An Examination, WBB B1G tourney preview - first 2 rounds 22-23, One Frame At A Time: 2022 Season GIF Tournament - Elite 8, One Frame At A Time: 2022 Season GIF Tournament - Sweet 16, Kinda sad about this one--R.I.P. In reply to Ugh.who cares. Despite being ranked No. I don't get what people are seeing in Gattis. From 2007-14, prior to Harbaugh's hiring, Michigan failed to finish the season ranked in the top 25 five of the seven years, and never cracked the top 10. We have to evolve in order to get better. They went from one hamblasting in 2017 (Penn State) to two in 2018 (OSU and Florida) to 2.5 in 2019 (Wisconsin, OSU and Alabama). One of the biggest criticisms of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is his performance in close games. Michigan has one win where it was unranked and beat a ranked team 2015s 31-0 romp over BYU. https://t.co/GBWc2bHmku, Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) October 30, 2021. Of course we scored more in the second half in those games. In reply to I appreciate your effort to by TennesseeMaize. cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg VGFnTmFtZSgic2NyaXB0IilbMF07IHMuYXN5bmMgPSB0cnVlOwogICAgLy8g Away: 1-8 (for those wondering, 2018 Northwestern is the 1). The Gattis system is not waiting for a once-in-a-lifetime Andrew Luck behind a Senior OL to be efective, the way Harbaugh's system was. However, the numbers might be a bit inflated due to weak scheduling. A 2020 graduate of Loyola Chicago, he covered the Ramblers' 2018 Final Four run from beginning to end and has worked at NBC Sports Chicago. So, well see.. However, that hasn't stopped rumors to continue about . For the most part, Ohio State has trounced Harbaugh's Michigan teams. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. In the classroom, Wolverines have totaled 224 Academic All-Big Ten honors during his tenure, including a program-record 50 in 2020. Please check your email for a confirmation. Join our linker program. ZWFyY2guY29tL3A/YzE9MiZjMj03MjQxNDY5JmM3PWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJG He is not even what Mark Dantonio was for the better part of a decade. Harbaugh can officially add a one to the left-hand column of his record against the Buckeyes. Of the games that Michigan has been favored, specifically in ranked-vs.-ranked matchups, the Wolverines are 6-3 when they have a higher ranking than their opponent and 3-2 when they are ranked lower. Since arriving, the expectations were high, hoping he could bring the program their 12th-claimed national title, and their first since 1997. 18 Michigan heads to No. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg Sports Illustrated takes unnecessary shot at Michigan football, Michigan football transfer addition makes top-10 list, A possible spring ball position change for Michigan football, This Michigan football sophomore could see both sides of the field, Michigan football: Wolverines defensive backfield is huge. The Harbaugh era has been so underwhelming. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Jim Harbaugh added another impressive win to his resume this weekend as Michigan stomped No. In Harbaugh's career coaching Michigan, the Wolverines are 51-17 in Big Ten games. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j That equates out to a winning percentage of 69 right on the dot, a number that is respectable. In the polling released by the NFLPA, the Detroit Lions fared well in some areas but rated poorly in others. While the team continues to trend in a positive direction, it needs to take the next step to really be considered a top team in college football. This is where JH has us after year 5. Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines entered Saturdays rivalry game at Michigan State ranked No. Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to semifinals of Big Ten Tournament, CJ Stroud shoots down interest in being drafted by Chicago Bears: 'That's (Justin's) team', Jack Campbell shines with top athleticism rating among LBs at NFL Combine, Joe Lunardi updates Penn State's positioning on NCAA Tournament bubble entering regular-season finale, DJ Turner's official 40-yard dash time among fastest ever at NFL Combine, Penn State lands commitment from 4-star CB, in-state prospect. He was 5-5 after year two and had one score losses in 2015 to Utah and Michigan State and 2016 to OSU and FSU that easily could have went the other way. Wisconsin and Iowa consistently finish in the 20s and 30s (or even lower) in the national recruiting rankings, but have used outstanding player development to build consistent winners. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv In reply to No, I think he was trying to by blahblahblahh. Famous for his correct guarantee of a Michigan. Jim Harbaugh is 20-21 against Power 5 teams that are at least .500 since 2015. Jim Harbaugh has added yet another face to his 2023 coaching staff. In fact, despite having three 10-3 seasons in the last four years, Michigan has won just one of its four bowl games. Michigan is 10-5 when playing a ranked opponent in which it is favored and 0-8 when it is not. The Wolverines rank fifth in. Against teams that finished in the top 10 through 2018: 2-10. Both the Nittany Lions and Wolverines have recruited at a similar level over the last six years, but the Badgers and Hawkeyes, on the other hand, have not been on those twos recruiting level. But Shea Patterson was not one of them. 10 season-ending ranking . If there is a turning point for Harbaugh's time in Michigan, it has to start with the win in 2021. Michigan would clinch a berth in the Big Ten Championship Game with a win. With 47 bowl appearances in program history, Michigan ranks 11th nationally for most played. The blame starts and ends there. YXQtdS1tLWluLTIwMTUmYzU9MjAyMjczMzExNCZjdj0yLjAmY2o9MSZjc191 8 in the nation and also had a 7-0 record. I saw a QB who could not hit the side of a barn. How has Harbaugh fared overall in his career against the Buckeyes, and the rest of the Big Ten? Thank you for readingBlue by Ninety. In reply to I know. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw Yes, Mike Mallorys resume is incredible, but one of the main selling points that Mallory brings is that he is a former Michigan football star. In reply to We're at the point where by UM_Ftown. I also included the 2018 South Carolina game as I think bowls should count as important games. Let's see though, Harbaugh might hit us with some epic management moves. the QB situation has been very discouraging considering this is year 5 and Rudock, who was benched by Iowa,has been the best QB in Harbaughs entire tenure. Easily the most memorable Harbaugh-era game, both programs entered at 10-1 are were ranked in the Top Three. Over the past 10 seasons, no Michigan football head coach has averaged more wins per year,more wins against top 25 ranked teams, finished the season with a higher national ranking, had more bowl game wins, or a higher total team defense rating during their tenure than Harbaugh. (Doing it wearing) the maize and blue, its gonna be just an awesome moment. #GoBlue . Canfora saying that Rhule might be interested in Michigan if Harbaugh leaves just doesn't move the needle for me. Instead, Meyer went a cool 4-0 against Harbaugh before passing the sticks to Ryan Day, who blasted the Khaki King 56-27 in their lone meeting in 2019. b2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShzLCBlbCk7CiAgfSkoKTsKPC9zY3JpcHQ+Cgo8 Since Jim Harbaugh took over as the head coach for the Michigan Wolverines, the team has had stellar seasons. Gattis was not the problem. In reply to We have to evolve in order by Blastardz. 2021 Michigan Wolverines Stats Previous Year Next Year Record: 12-2 (5th of 130) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 3rd in the Final AP poll Conference: Big Ten (East Division) Conference Record: 8-1 Coach: Jim Harbaugh (12-2) Points For: 501 Points/G: 35.8 (16th of 130) Points Against: 243 More Team Info Michigan School History 2021 Michigan Statistics eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh Facing No. In reply to According to your #'s there by Harball sized HAIL. For feedback, questions, concerns, or to apply for a writing position, please email our Managing Editor atCj@BluebyNinety.com. LT4KCgo=, Enjoying Maize&BlueReview? 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Good post but I could have told you his record sucked against ranked teams before reading this. In reply to Strange that Don Brown came by BG Wolverine. Your stats are accurate and it's understandable that you're disappointed with Harbaugh. 2-13 vs. Top 10 (54-10 vs. everyone else. In 2021, Michigan beat Ohio State 42-27, bringing Harbaugh's overall record vs. Ohio State to 1-5. Here is what John Harbaugh had to say about Jim Harbaughs potential future with the Wolverines. Of past games that the Wolverines have seen all three criteria, Michigan is 1-1, with a win in 2018 over MSU, but a loss that same year against Ohio State. I appreciate your effort to draw in data that is relevant in understanding the trend of the program. With 3 of his 4 seasons ending with 10 wins, Harbaugh's overall average wins per season is 9.5, 2 wins per season more than Brady Hoke, and more than 4.5 wins per season more than Rich Rodriguez. I think Michigan was pretty much on par with Alabama on offense except that Alabama's QB could hit his WRs deep and Patterson could not. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh With a loss in 2019, Harbaugh became the first coach on either side to start his career 0-5 in the rivalry. Jim Harbaugh, Michigan Wolverines. This issue dates back to before Harbaugh took the reins. bm9zY3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVz Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. seems like one top notch QB and possibly a new defensive coordinator could fix the issues. An ice storm hit Ann Arbor, Mich., on Wednesday night, putting police officers on the lookout for fallen debris on area roadways. Gattis will face his former team the Michigan Wolverines in Week 12 of the coming season in College Park, MA, the weekend before Michigan and Ohio State clash in The Game.. He also brings decades of college coaching experience with him he spent over 20 years coaching division one college football at schools like Indiana, Kent State, Eastern Illinois, Rhode Island, Northern Illinois, Maryland, Illinois, Kansas and Louisville. All Rights Reserved. Frustratingly, the questions remain the same as they have since Utah 2015: Can Michigan find elite QB play and can they clean up their soul-crushingbig game mistakes? So when the coaching change happened, occurred the first time and obviously, were in the season. Whenever it looks like M is in a battle but they're in the fight - the opponent comes out after the half, seemingly a different team, and M just folds. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Michigan is Northwestern with slightly better players. Harbaugh is working to change that narrative, having gotten over the hump last year and reaching the College Football Playoff. I WISH we were Wisconsin not at all. That hasn't exactly always been the case. Now, Gattis has earned another Power Five role as Marylands offensive coordinator ahead of the 2023 season. While the Wolverines can easily handle weaker opponents, they've consistently struggled against the nation's elite. All rights reserved. Consistency is the name of the game for the Badgers and Hawkeyes, who have each concluded with winning records every season since 2015. Harbaugh finished his college career as Michigan's all-time record holder for passing yards with 5,449 yards. Well I guess it should be pointed out then that his record against top 10 teams is a hell of a lot worse than his record against ranked teams. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. YWx3YXlzIGhhdmUgdGhlIGxhc3QgdmVyc2lvbgogICAgcy5zcmMgPSAiaHR0 Ohio State women's basketball vs. Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament: How to watch, stream the game . We're at the point where only fans of other teams and Harbaugh apologists want him to stay. I'm considering all by blahblahblahh. Jim is open about it., He continued, So, I think hes at Michigan for life, probably, but then again, maybe Gods got other plans, he said. That means Harbaughs struggles against Michigans 2 biggest rivals Michigan State and Ohio State continues to be comically bad. Strange that Don Brown came on board starting in the 2016 season. Your email address will not be published. GLENDALE, Ariz. There were multiple miscues for Michigan football in the 51-45 loss to TCU in the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Vrbo . Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. In 2022, the Michigan Wolverines managed to follow their 2021 Big Ten title season with another incredible year this time, the Wolverines won 13 games for the first time ever, floored Ohio State in Columbus, and won another Big Ten Championship Game.