Jim Harbaugh bizarrely claims J.J. McCarthy is the greatest QB in Michigan football history despite Tom Brady being a Michigan alumni himself

The Michigan Wolverines HC Jim Harbaugh ranks J.J. McCarthy is the best QB in college history even ahead of Tom Brady.

Jim Harbaugh bizarrely claims J.J. McCarthy is the greatest QB in Michigan football history despite Tom Brady being a Michigan alumni himself

Jim Harbaugh (L), Tom Brady (M) and J.J. McCarthy (R) (Credits: Imago)

On Monday, the Michigan Wolverines defeated the No. 4-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in their Rose Bowl matchup. With that victory, they qualified for the college football national championship for the first time in the program’s history. 

Following the game, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh highly praised his quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, dubbing him the best quarterback in the program’s history, even over the likes of Tom Brady.

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During the post-game press conference, Harbaugh was discussing his team’s remarkable performance on Monday. In the interview, Harbaugh praised his quarterback with a bizarre claim.

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I've said it before, but right here, this is the greatest quarterback in University of Michigan—college football history.
Harbaugh said

And then, Jim Harbaugh quickly acknowledged Michigan alumni Tom Brady, who eventually became one of the best football players of all time. But Harbaugh went on to say that McCarthy had the best career in the entire history of college football.

Got a long way to go to get to get where Tom Brady eventually got to, which is the GOAT. But in a college career there's been nobody at Michigan better than JJ. I know we talk about it an amalgamation of quarterbacks. He is that guy.
Said Harbaugh

McCarthy had a great outing in the Rose Bowl as he completed 17 of his 27 passes for 221 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a result, he led his team to a thrilling victory against the No. 4 ranked Bama and will now have a chance at leading his team to a national championship title for the first time since 1997.

Tom Brady ecstatic about Michigan’s victory against Alabama

As the Michigan Wolverines defeated Nick Saban‘s Alabama and punched their ticket to the national championship game, many fans, including the former Michigan alumni Tom Brady, celebrated their team’s success. 

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In a video shared by the NFL icon himself on his social media, a shirtless Tom Brady was seen screaming in front of his television after the Wolverines made a goal-line stand in overtime to hand Bama a 27-20 loss.

Brady has been an avid Michigan supporter and has shown his loyalty several times. He even sported a ‘Michigan vs. Everybody’s wristband just ahead of his alma mater’s decisive game. 

As for the Wolverines, they will now be preparing for their national championship game against the No. 2 Washington Huskies, which is scheduled to take place on January 8. Michigan would be looking to win their first championship title in the playoff era.

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