With a 56-27 loss in 2019, Jim Harbaugh became the first Michigan head coach to start his tenure 0-5 against Ohio State, as well as just the second coach in the history of the rivalry to go winless in his first five games, joining Buckeyes head coach John Cooper, who actually started 0–5-1 against the Wolverines. Cooper’s ultimate downfall was that he did not beat Michigan enough, as he finished his time in Columbus a disastrous 2-10-1 against the Wolverines. And if Harbaugh isn’t able to turn the tide soon, he’ll surely suffer the same fate in coming years. Harbaugh is well aware of that fact, too, as evidenced by his answer to a question at Big Ten Media Days on Thursday afternoon about where Michigan’s program currently stands and the steps needed to make the Wolverines a championship contender. “Well, I’m here before you, enthusiastic and excited as I ever…
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