College Football World Reacts to Big Ten’s Polarizing Jim Harbaugh Suspension
Finally, some resolution has been reached in the Big Ten investigation into Michigan's alleged sign stealing.
Friday afternoon, the conference announced that it has banned Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh from coaching on the field in Michigan’s final three games of the 2023 regular season. The punishment will leave the Wolverines without its leader on the sidelines for its remaining games against Penn State, Maryland and Ohio State, though Michigan is seeking a court order to block the suspension from taking effect.
The punishment brought a tentative end—for the time being—to one of the most closely watched college football scandals in recent memory. It also generated a bevy of reactions from college football fans and observers, ranging from incredulous to humorous.
Surprise! Buckeyes fans found the suspension light.
Some wondered whether Harbaugh would take the route Connor Stalions is accused of taking.
Fans of coach-needy NFL teams began circling the wagons.
Jokes about how Michigan's administration would react abounded.
Several suggested that Harbaugh should simply stick around and test the limits of the Big Ten’s punishment.
All told, it has been an eventful year in Ann Arbor.
