Report details why Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh could be suspended
Days after losing the College Football Playoff semifinal, Michigan is facing allegations of NCAA violations, according to media reports.
College football insider Dan Wetzel reported that Michigan has been accused of four Level II violations and one Level I violations.
Level II violations are considered minor infractions, and the report indicates that Michigan allegedly met with recruits during the Covid-19 dead period, watched players work out on a video, and had too many coaches at a training session.
One notable claim among the reports is that the NCAA found "evidence" that Harbaugh lied about having bought hamburgers for recruits at a restaurant.
One allegation may be more serious
But the Level I violation is more serious, and may relate to how Harbaugh allegedly handled the NCAA investigation.
And it could result in Harbaugh facing a suspension in the future in a potential worst-case scenario.
"The Level I allegation is that Harbaugh misled NCAA investigators when confronted with questions about the Level II allegations," the report reads.
"A Level I violation could lead to significant recruiting restrictions or even a suspension for a number of games."
Michigan reportedly received a Notice of Allegations from the NCAA on Thursday.
Michigan under Jim Harbaugh
Harbaugh has helped lead a renaissance at Michigan the last two seasons, winning the Big Ten championship twice, beating Ohio State in consecutive seasons, and earning two College Football Playoff appearances.
And for the second-straight year, Harbaugh has also been the subject of multiple reports that he was interested in leaving for the NFL.
Harbaugh answered that speculation with a notably-worded statement in which he said he "expects" to be the coach at Michigan in 2023.
(Yahoo)
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