Jim Harbaugh Returning to NFL?

At Michigan, Harbaugh has gone 83-25 in nine seasons. Unfortunately, those wins haven’t come without controversy.

Currently, Harbaugh is suspended due to alleged sign stealing at the college level. He'll return for the conference championship against the Iowa Hawkeyes -- likely a pit stop on the way to the CFB playoffs.

If Harbaugh leaves to avoid further scrutiny (or penalties), it could be similar to when Pete Carroll left USC years ago to coach the Seattle Seahawks right before a bowl ban went into effect.

Perhaps the real question is if Harbaugh even wants to coach in the NFL, given how much control he’s had during his time in Michigan. Joining a team like the Chicago Bears or the Carolina Panthers could decrease the power he’s earned in his current role. College football can be considered a cult and Michigan's post-game reactions to Harbaugh's absence resembled an obituary. He won't be as beloved in the NFL, but it's also a less time-consuming job.

Only time will tell if Harbaugh comes back to the NFL. Still, it would take a better situation than what many of the low-level teams have to offer, considering that Michigan has become a powerhouse championship contender in recent years.