Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh on reported suspension: 'Nothing to be ashamed of'
When asked about a possible four-game suspension to begin his 2023 football season at Big Ten media days Thursday, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said he could not give any updates on decisions made between him and the NCAA.
"As you probably already know, I'm not allowed to talk about any aspect of that ongoing situation," Harbaugh said. "I'm with you. I'd love to lay it all out there. Nothing to be ashamed of. But now is not that time."
According to a report released by Yahoo Sports Tuesday, Harbaugh is working with the NCAA on a negotiated resolution in response to alleged false statements made to investigators about recruiting violations made by him and other members of the Wolverines coaching staff.
Ohio State-Michigan: Jim Harbaugh indifferent on moving Ohio State-Michigan rivalry game
The resolution is expected to include a four-game suspension for Harbaugh to begin the 2023 season.
Michigan's first four games of the season are against East Carolina, UNLV, Bowling Green and Rutgers. Each of the games is at Michigan Stadium.
According to a notice of allegations sent to Michigan last year, the Wolverines had four Level II violations including "meeting with two recruits during a COVID-19 dead period, texting a recruit outside of an allowable time period, having analysts perform on-field coaching duties during practice and having coaches watching players work out via Zoom."
Yahoo Sports writes Harbaugh was "dishonest" about the violations after an initial meeting with the NCAA enforcement staff and would not admit to lying to NCAA staff after acknowledging the violations occurred.
Former Michigan defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, the report states, is expected to receive a one-year show-cause penalty, while sanctions are expected to be given to offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore and tight ends coach Grant Newsome.
Harbaugh and Michigan have beaten Ohio State to end each of the past two regular seasons, leading to consecutive Big Ten Championship wins and a place in the past two College Football Playoffs. The Buckeyes have not beaten the Wolverines since 2019.
Ohio State's next meeting against Michigan will come in Ann Arbor at noon Nov. 25 on FOX.
Get more Ohio State football news by listening to our podcasts
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh addresses reported four-game suspension
