What has made the issue of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh’s job status even more unique and intriguing is that with just a couple days until the early signing period for the upcoming freshman class, it remains unclear whether he will extend his contract that ends after next season or if he will move on.
These are concerns for incoming recruits who must weigh whether they’re signing with a program or with a coach, and there are some in this class of 21 commitments that are wavering. Five-star quarterback J.J. McCarthy has affirmed his commitment to Michigan, but others like four-star receiver Xavier Worthy, the second-highest rated player in the class, have shown signs of waffling.