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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh has defeated Ohio State two years in a row, won back-to-back Big Ten Championships, and advanced to the College Football Playoff for a second-straight season. Because of those things, it is no surprise at all that Harbaugh has soared in the latest NCAA head coach rankings posted by CBS Sports.
Key Points
- Harbaugh has made a significant leap in the NCAA coach rankings by CBS Sports, moving up four spots to claim the No. 5 position.
- The coaches ranked ahead of Harbaugh are Nick Saban, Kirby Smart, Dabo Swinney, and Lincoln Riley, indicating the elite company he now finds himself among.
- Harbaugh’s rise in the rankings is a result of his recent achievements, including defeating Ohio State two years in a row, winning consecutive Big Ten Championships, and securing a spot in the College Football Playoff for two consecutive seasons.
Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh soars in NCAA coach rankings
In the latest rankings posted by CBS Sports, Harbaugh moved up four spots to No. 5. The only coaches ranked ahead of Harbaugh are Nick Saban, Kirby Smart, Dabo Swinney, and Lincoln Riley.
“It wasn’t hard to see the climb into the top five coming for Harbaugh. That’s what tends to happen when you win the Big Ten two years in a row and reach the playoff both times. The next step for Harbaugh is winning a CFP game when he gets there. Still, even without the playoff win, Harbaugh’s reputation has recovered nicely the last few years now that he’s slain the Ohio State dragon. 2022 rank: 9 (+4)“
Top 10 Head Coaches
1. Nick Saban
2. Kirby Smart
3. Dabo Swinney
4. Lincoln Riley
5. Jim Harbaugh
6. Brian Kelly
7. Kyle Whittingham
8. Ryan Day
9. Luke Fickell
10. James Franklin
