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Big Ten Football Coach Rankings

By Rees Woodcock

Dec 5, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A Big Ten logo on the field before the Big Ten Conference football championship game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan State Spartans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A Big Ten logo on the field before the Big Ten Conference football championship game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan State Spartans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 1, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh looks on during the spring game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh looks on during the spring game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

The No. 3 head coach on this list has been in the headlines a lot lately.  Michigan had been in a downward spiral for a few years because they couldn’t figure out their coaching situation.

This coaching situation has now been figured out with the hiring of NFL head coach Jim Harbaugh.

Harbaugh came into the Michigan program and woke a sleeping giant.  This program has the potential to be great.

Leading up to Harbaugh taking over, the Wolverines had only seen one double-digit winning season in the eight years previous.

The first season Harbaugh was at the helm for Michigan they finished with a 10-3 record and high hopes for the future.  They also managed to win the Citrus Bowl last season over the Florida Gators.

Harbaugh has also been a nightmare on the recruiting trail.  His first true recruiting class ranked 6th in the nation and he is already scooping up players for future classes.

I think Harbaugh being in the No. 3 spot right now is appropriate, but he could easily move up if the Wolverines continue to improve.

Next: No. 2

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