'I Think I Will Be Coaching Michigan Next Year,' Harbaugh Says: Report

ANN ARBOR, MI — Michigan Wolverines football coach Jim Harbaugh told the Carolina Panthers that he expects to be coaching at Michigan next year, according to a Queen City News report.

"Although no one knows the future, I think I will be coaching Michigan next year," Harbaugh said, according to the report.

The report comes after Panthers owner David Tepper reached out to Harbaugh about the team's head coaching opening after the 2022 season. The Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts also have interest in Harbaugh.

Harbaugh was expected to accept a head coaching job in the NFL if a team makes an offer, according to a report from The Athletic.

Harbaugh was also a finalist for the Minnesota Vikings head coaching job last year before they eventually hired Kevin O'Connell. He coached the San Francisco 49ers for four seasons between 2011-2014.

Harbaugh agreed to a new contract with Michigan in February 2022 that runs through the 2026 season and includes a reported buyout of $3 million.

The Wolverines' undefeated season came to a disappointing end Saturday after a college football playoff loss to the TCU Horned Frogs, who will play the Georgia Bulldogs for the National Championship.