On Wednesday afternoon, the long-awaited news broke: Jim Harbaugh would be leaving the Michigan Wolverines to return to the NFL, where he would become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.
While it may appear to be a somewhat predictable coaching change on the surface, this decision is far more significant than you may realize, and the ripple effects will be felt far and wide in the world of college football. Not only will Michigan go on a coaching search—though offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore is the favorite contender to take over—but this move also opens up the transfer gate for 30 days in Ann Arbor, allowing players from the defending national title squad to explore elsewhere.
This move by Harbaugh has a significant impact on the Oregon Ducks, believe it or not, for more reasons than one. Whether it’s the future of the Big Ten, Oregontheir feelings about Harbaugh.
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