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Ranking all eight of Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan football teams

Jim Harbaugh just finished his eighth season as the head coach of Michigan football. Here is how we ranked his teams thus far.

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January 26, 2023

Nov 13, 2021; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh points to the fans while walking off of the field following the competition of the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Michigan defeated Penn State 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

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5. 2015

Nov 7, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Jake Rudock (15) prepares for a snap in the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

2015 was a memorable season for Michigan football; the Wolverines were coming off of seven years of misery (with a break in 2011) and a 5-7 season the year before. 2015 was Jim Harbaugh’s first year at the helm in Ann Arbor, and while the Wolverines’ overall record was nothing too special, the feeling in the air was finally one of hopefulness.

Michigan’s season started with a touchdown loss on the road at Utah; however, the Wolverines got things back on track fairly quickly. Michigan lost a heartbreaker to Michigan State and got dominated by Ohio State, yet still finished the regular season 9-3 with a few impressive wins.

Michigan football beat No. 22 BYU 31-0, No. 13 Northwestern 38-0, and No. 19 Florida 41-7. The Wolverines’ win over Florida in the Citrus Bowl was Jim Harbaugh’s first (and only) bowl win as Michigan’s head coach and got U-M back to 10 wins for the first time since 2011.

FINAL RECORD: No. 12, 10-3 (7-2 Big Ten), win over No. 19 Florida in Citrus Bowl.

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CJ has covered college athletics in paid roles for around five years, including numerous sports and beats. His most recent work revolves largely around Penn State and Michigan football and basketball as a member of the credentialed media at both schools. Right now, CJ writes for Blue by Ninety, where he also serves as the site's credentialed football reporter. He also does some credentialed basketball coverage. Previously, CJ has made stops with sites like GBMWolverine, Saturday Blitz, Steeler Nation, and more.