Jim Harbaugh stands tall as one of the top 25 CFB coaches of this quarter-century, landing at No. 6 on Sports Illustrated’s prestigious list. And his coaching journey is nothing short of remarkable. Harbaugh transformed San Diego, twice setting school records with 11 wins, revived Stanford with a 12-win season and a top-five finish, and led Michigan to a national championship in 2023. Beyond college, he took the 49ers to the Super Bowl and guided the L.A. Chargers to the NFL playoffs in his debut season. As per SI’s Pat Forde, “ His body of work for the quarter century is incredible.” But what stands out most?

The Michigan years truly define Jim Harbaugh’s legacy. His three straight playoff runs, highlighted by an undefeated 15–0 national championship team, put him in the conversation

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