The day Michigan fans have been dreading has finally come — Jim Harbaugh is departing for the NFL, accepting a head coach position with the Los Angeles Chargers. After bringing a title back to Ann Arbor, Harbaugh’s stock has never been higher. He has flirted with the NFL in recent years, making it known that a return to the league was always on the table. After achieving his ultimate goal at Michigan, now is the right time for him to go back.
Michigan will look much different next year, with several key players departing for the NFL as well.