In case you missed it, news dropped on Wednesday that Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh is moving on from the program after nine years and taking the open Los Angeles Chargers head coaching position.
Harbaugh completed the turnaround from the brunt of many jokes to the top of the mountain by beating archrival Ohio State three straight years, hanging up three straight Big Ten banners and winning the national championship this season.
Reaction to the news was swift on social media, and as Michigan’s biggest rival, Ohio State fans and media members got in on the act, as you would expect.
Here are some of the best social media reactions from Harbaugh heading back to the NFL with a scarlet and gray slant.
If you know, you know
Sherrone Moore’s location currently: pic.twitter.com/TdzumGA6NF
— THE Bunch of Nuts Podcast (@bunch_nuts) January 24, 2024
Making use of a classic
NCAA looking for Jim Harbaugh to suspend him for next season pic.twitter.com/WAzcXMZkl4
— Shooter McGavin (@ShooterMcGavin_) January 25, 2024
The hits keep coming
Jim Harbaugh talking to Sherrone Moore about the multiple NCAA investigations. pic.twitter.com/WvllTayRJk
— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) January 25, 2024
They had him at goodbye
Michigan fans spent the last four months wrapping their identity in defending Jim Harbaugh only to find out he doesn’t love them like that. Hate to see it.
— Ben Axelrod (@BenAxelrod) January 25, 2024
The ship is sinking?
— 𝘽𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙮𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (@Buckeye_Nation) January 24, 2024
Getting out of Dodge ...
Jim Harbaugh is leaving Michigan to become the head coach of the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers, and he is also leaving the next Michigan Man holding the bag. | Jim Harbaugh Chooses Chargers Over Charges https://t.co/Tf65OEq3Y5
— Tony Gerdeman (@TonyGerdeman) January 25, 2024
Tell 'em like it is
College football as a sport, and sportsmanship in general, has a chance to improve with #JimHarbaugh out of the game.
He is a dishonorable man and his program was a disgrace to college football for the past three years.
— Jim Comparoni (@JimComparoni) January 25, 2024
See ya - Ka-boom!
Coaches that left the way Harbaugh just did….
1. Pete Carroll
Is that the list? The whole list?
Wonder what they have in common? pic.twitter.com/4F4a1WeNKp
— Zach Smith (@CoachZachSmith) January 25, 2024
Betcha didn't know this ...
Jim Harbaugh is the 4th straight Michigan coach to leave with a losing record against Ohio State
— Marcus Hartman (@marcushartman) January 25, 2024
Probably some truth to this
Give Jim Harbaugh this, he finally accomplished his biggest goal at Michigan: Getting back to the NFL.
— Ben Axelrod (@BenAxelrod) January 24, 2024
He gawn!
Jim Harbaugh leaving campus pic.twitter.com/xvABKimVAm
— McNeil (@Reflog_18) January 25, 2024
I guess we'll see
There goes the first domino of the downfall. When has a national champion coach ever left immediately after? Unless he knows it’s all going to fall apart, which he does.
Michigan cheated. https://t.co/K4UF1IBOfC
— Matt Finkes (@MattFinkes) January 25, 2024
Ben Axelrod was on fire Wednesday night
WHO’S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?!
Apparently the Los Angeles Chargers.
— Ben Axelrod (@BenAxelrod) January 24, 2024
Dan Dakich ... brutally honest
Jim Harbaugh ran away from the mess he created.. Coward… what a guy
— Dan Dakich (@dandakich) January 25, 2024
Actually Dickie V., most OSU types wanted Harbaugh to stay and turn things around with him there
It is OFFICIAL that JIM HARBAUGH is named Head Coach of @chargers & I hear they are jumping with joy in the football offices in Columbus as @OhioStateFB must be thrilled that they don’t have to deal with him anymore .
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) January 25, 2024
The third base jokes will never get old
Now pinch running at third base, Sherrone Moore…
— Andrew Lind (@AndrewMLind) January 25, 2024
This fits with so many things
Michigan Admin: “Jim, when are you going to sign this extension?”
Jim Harbaugh: pic.twitter.com/WurfkiXAIV
— The Silver Bulletin (@tSilverBulletin) January 24, 2024
This was the first thing I thought I would see as a troll job
Jim Harbaugh from the NCAA pic.twitter.com/NBJl5A53fP
— The Scarlet and Gray Podcast (@TheSG_Podcast) January 24, 2024
This is some underrated shade
Jim Harbaugh’s Pint House will have a “2-5 room”.
— Brutus Wayne™ (@BuckeyeBat) January 25, 2024
A storm's a comin'?
I just saw a Michigan fan tweet that they’re already prepping for the Rich Rod years
They’re already giving up man pic.twitter.com/eJlPaNdeXw
— Buckeye Fett™ (@BuckeyeFett) January 25, 2024
Was it even that much though?
Jim can you even put into words how much you actually cared about Michigan?
Jim: This much pic.twitter.com/bsJimWhdRP
— BuckeyeState87 (@BuckSt87) January 25, 2024
A friendly reminder. It wasn't just the last three years.
Jim Harbaugh leaves Michigan with a losing record against Ohio State.
— Mr. Ohio (@MrOH1O) January 25, 2024
This sums it up
Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers. Escaping the NCAA sanctions and leaving Michigan’s program in shambles 😫
— Mekka Don (@MekkaDonMusic) January 25, 2024
But who is Thanos?
Michigan "fan" accounts that were created the last 3 years: pic.twitter.com/gt3kZKaw62
— Joseph (@BuckeyevsTworld) January 25, 2024
Oh, good question!
Here’s what I need to know. Is Jim Harbaugh going to be going to the Ohio St pro day? Lol
— TMB🤌🏻 (@tmb237) January 25, 2024
Queue up the transfer portal for Michigan players
That 30-day window just opened for business.
— Dave Biddle (@davebiddle) January 25, 2024
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