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Jim Harbaugh to return as Michigan football coach; 'substantive' contract talks ongoing

Jim Harbaugh is not leaving Michigan and will remain the head football coach.

Michigan president Santa Ono in a Twitter post on Monday announced Harbaugh has informed him he will not be going anywhere.

“I just got off the phone with Coach Harbaugh and Jim shared with me the great news that he is going to remain as the Head Coach of the Michigan Wolverines,” Ono wrote. “That is fantastic news that I have communicated to our Athletic Director Warde Manuel.”

Harbaugh, 59, is entering his ninth season as Michigan coach.

"I love the relationships that I have at Michigan -- coaches, staff, families, administration, President Santa Ono and especially the players and their families," Harbaugh shared on a social media post on the MIchigan football account.